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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.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Ethan White

Greg and Eli talk to Philadelphia Union defender Ethan White, who joined the club from DC United in exchange for Jeff Parke.

Interview

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.