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Daily news roundups

Union bits, Seattle advances to MLS Cup final, more

November 28, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 10 comments

Newsy news bits and such like.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, roster moves from across the league, more news

November 25, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 11 comments

Some news you may have missed while spending time with family and friends on Thanksgiving.

It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

It’s Always Soccer in Philadelphia: Xenophobia, Thanksgiving, and watching paint dry

November 23, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 0 comments

Kevin and Dave discuss the MLS playoffs and the hiring of Bruce Arena to replace Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach of the USMNT.

A View from Afar, Featured

USMNT fans have plenty to be thankful for, post-Klinsmann

November 23, 2016 by Dan Walsh 46 comments

U.S. Soccer has made a conservative but pragmatic choice in turning to Bruce Arena as the new USMNT coach. This and a few more things to give thanks for.

Daily news roundups

Arena named USMNT manager, Montreal and Seattle win Conference final first leg games, more

November 23, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 8 comments

Arena named USMNT head coach. Montreal and Seattle win conference final first legs but Toronto and Colorado score vital road goals. More news.

Commentary

Blake’s award reflects importance to team, not just skill in net

November 22, 2016 by Adam Cann 0 comments

Like the rest of the Union defense, Andre Blake was far from perfect in 2016. But his play offered confidence to a team that often struggled for consistency over a long MLS season.