Footy on the Telly, Aug. 15-Aug. 21
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Soccer on TV
Interview
Construction of new Union practice facility has begun
In an interview with PSP, Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz says construction of a new senior team practice facility in Lot B began Thursday and should be completed by the end of October. “All the sod is ordered, everything’s all teed up and ready to go.”
Match previews
Preview: Union at Houston Dynamo
Ninth place Houston is only 5 points behind the Union, and they just upgraded their roster. How will a tired Union side come out after an emotional midweek victory?
Daily news roundups
Union will host Seattle in USOC final, Bone loaned, Union Academy USBNT call-ups, more news
Seattle thump Chicago 6-0 to set up US Open Cup final against Union at PPL Park. Corben Bone loaned to USL PRO’s Hammerheads. Union Academy players get US BNTs call-ups. Suarez ban upheald. More.
Player ratings / US Open Cup
Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-1 Dallas (4-3)
A cagey match opened up in the second half, then the spotlight fell — as it often has recently — on Zac MacMath.
Opinion
Is Jim Curtin the right man for the Union job?
As the Union’s search for a permanent head coach continues, is the team’s performance under interim manager Jim Curtin making the decision for the Front Office? Earl Reed explores.
Daily news roundups
“It’s awesome”: Recaps & reaction to Union’s USOC semifinal win, Ribeiro named USL PRO PotW, more news
Quotes from Union US Open Cup semifinal win in Dallas. Tickets for Sept. 16 final at PPL Park go on sale on Thursday. Ribeiro named USL PRO Player of the Week. US advances to Women’s U-20 World Cup quarterfinals. More news.
Union match reports / US Open Cup
US Open Cup semifinal: Union 1-1 Dallas (4-3 APK)
A mistake followed by a massive save. Zac MacMath shone in the shootout as the Union win and now will host the 2014 US Open Cup final at PPL Park on Sept. 16.
Commentary
A player’s perspective: Should college soccer change its format?
PSP contributor Carlo deMarco, a sophomore midfielder at UMass, shares his view on the proposed change to the men’s college soccer season.
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