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PSP talks with Union draft pick Robbie Derschang

PSP’s Adam Cann talks to Union second round SuperDraft pick Robbie Derschang.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Tacony advances to American Cup semis, league play, fields for Fairmount Park

One hundred years ago, Tacony FC took on Brooklyn FC in the third round of the American Cup. Also, a recap of league play and the Inquirer’s call for soccer fields in Fairmount Park.

Interview

PSP talks with Akron head coach Jared Embick about Robbie Derschang

PSP’s Adam Cann talks to Akron head coach Jared Embick about Union SuperDraft pick Robbie Derschang.

Daily news roundups

Mo closer? Valdes update. More news.

Taylor Twellman tweets Nick Sakiewicz is on his way to Stoke to finalize Edu deal. Valdes deal postponed – again! More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly: Jan. 24-Jan. 30

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio. On Saturday, Union transfer target Vincent Nogueira’s Sochaux is on the road to Ajaccio.

Union

Are the Union’s offseason pieces falling into place?

PSP talked to sources around MLS, including John Hackworth, and has some updates on all the team’s pending player personnel moves (Valdes, Nogueira, Edu, Anding, Parke’s replacement) a week before training camp.

Interview

PSP talks to Union 2014 draft pick Kevin Cope

The Union were patient and didn’t select a central defender until Round 2 of the SuperDraft. The guy they got is Kevin Cope, a strong, smart, and mature player from Michigan State who is ready for a MLS challenge.

Daily news roundups

Hack pleased with latest draft picks & talks about Edu, Valdes update, league news, and more

John Hackworth feels very good about latest draft picks. Hack says of Edu, “We’re very close.” Is a Valdes deal finally near? League news. A message from Manchester police. More.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The legendary Emil Schillinger

National Soccer Hall of Fame historian Roger Allaway on Emil Schillinger, who coached legendary ASL side the Philadelphia Americans.

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Daily news roundups

Best draft ever? What’s going on with Valdes? More news

Union select four more promising prospects. Ives Galarcep says Union may have had most impressive MLS draft ever. Reports say Valdes deal to San Lorenzo is off. More.