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Harrisburg City Islanders

Harrisburg Report: Season opens on Saturday

Sam Hershey rounds up City Islanders news ahead of their season opener against Wilmington Hammerheads on Saturday.

Daily news roundups

Notes from Hack’s presser, recaps & reaction to USA-Mexico draw, SoB beer, more

Notes from Hackworth’s weekly press conference. Curtin to be honored in Chicago. Yards to release SoB beer. Recaps and reaction to USA-Mexico draw. More news.

USMNT

Match Report: USMNT 2-2 Mexico

The US turned in a truly inspired first half performance before laying an egg in the second.

Press Conference

Transcript and video from John Hackworth’s weekly press conference

Hackworth discusses the finishing issue, center back competition and depth, Maidana’s dip in form, injury status, and much more

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Struggling for the kill

Greg and Eli talk about the Union’s struggles to kill off a game, look ahead to Saturday’s game in Chicago, and preview the US friendly against Mexico.

Commentary

The “Philly Sports Fan” needs patience with the Union

Five points from four matches may be disappointing but its hardly surprising given all the new pieces on the Union, not to mention injuries. Earl Reed counsels patience.

USMNT

Preview: USA vs Mexico

Between Berti Vogts, roster questions, and some eye-catching (not necessarily in a good way) new kit, there are plenty of reasons to be glued to tonight’s friendly between USMNT and Mexico.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: When it all comes together

New Fans’ View writer Scott Ellis takes a look at the magic that can happen when a team develops a little chemistry. Why not the 2014 Union?

Daily news roundups

Edu on US callup, US news ahead of Mexico friendly, Barca transfer ban, more news

Edu, saying all the right things, again. USMNT news ahead of tonight’s friendly. FIFA bans Barcelona from participating in two transfer windows. More news.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Vincent Nogueira

Not since Sebastien Le Toux’s inaugural stint with the Union has a player so quickly captured the admiration of the Philly faithful.