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

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

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

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

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Former Real Madrid, Benfica players among Union trialists

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

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.

Daily news roundups

Edu unveiled, Nogueira deal “very close,” more news

Reaction to Edu presentation. Union says Nogueira deal “very close” after Football France reports two-year deal done.

Daily news roundups

MOtownPhilly! Edu reaction, Union & league news, more

Reaction to Edu loan. White is settling in. Maidana expected to arrive later this week. Rising expectations. Hershey’s Pulisic impresses. More news.

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It’s official: Philadelphia Union sign Maurice Edu

The US international joins the Union from Premier League side Stoke City as a designated player on a one-year loan with the option to buy.

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Brendan Burke’s legacy at Reading United

Sean Doyle talks to Brendan Burke about his legacy at Reading, where he coached for six years before leaving for expanded duties with the Union, where he’s been an assistant coach since 2011. UPDATE: Union announces Burke will not return to the club for 2014 season

Daily news roundups

Reports of Edu deal, Valdes loan, Name That Trialist season begins, HCI sign a Rover, more

Reports emerge on Friday that Edu deal is complete. Valdes loan to San Lorenzo also done. City Islanders sign Portuguese youth international from Blackburn Rovers, more news.