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Union, Sochaux confirm Vincent Nogueira’s transfer to Union

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 30, 2014 at 1:24 pm × 47 comments

It’s official. Both clubs confirmed the transfer of French midfielder Vincent Nogueira to Philadelphia Union. He is expected to join the Union for training camp in February. UPDATED

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Sobriety check

by Scott Pugh × on January 30, 2014 at 11:07 am × 20 comments

It is an exciting time to be a Union fan. Scott Pugh wonders if some measured restraint might be in order.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly soccer 100: Three area teams knocked out of American & US Open Cup

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 30, 2014 at 10:41 am × 1 comment

As poor weather forced the cancellation of every league game in Philadelphia, Bethlehem and West Philadelphia were eliminated an the road from the National Challenge Cup, Victor from the American Cup.

Daily news roundups

Burke leaves Union, Edu and training camp news, Maidana on his way, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 30, 2014 at 10:02 am × 15 comments

Brendan Burke leaves the Union for new career opportunities. Edu and training camp news. Maidana tweets he’s on his way. More news.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union Open Practice

by Earl Gardner × on January 29, 2014 at 11:21 pm × 8 comments

It’s Name That Trialist time! Earl Gardner presents his look at Wednesday’s Union open practice at YSC Sports.

Union

Former Real Madrid, Benfica players among Union trialists

by Dan Walsh × on January 29, 2014 at 2:45 pm × 15 comments

Former Union midfielder Fred, Villanova midfielder Mike Seamon and former Toronto forward Fuad Ibrahim are among the other players training with the Union this week. UPDATED

Analysis

Killing the offseason

by Dan Walsh × on January 29, 2014 at 11:30 am × 40 comments

After a mostly dormant December, Philadelphia Union have suddenly and dramatically revamped their midfield. PSP thinks they look like a playoff team, save for one not-so-small thing.