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Daily news roundups / Featured

Disney Classic schedule, Marquez gone, more news

by × on December 13, 2012 at 10:05 am × 1 comment

The Union’s preseason picture clearer with release of Disney Pro Soccer Classic schedule. ESPN tips PPL Park to host WC qualifier. Rafa Marquez leaves NYRB. More news.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season review: John Hackworth

by × on December 12, 2012 at 1:25 pm × 5 comments

John Hackworth wasn’t transformational, but he did transition a team going nowhere into a team with a chance to compete in 2013. Was this achievement enough to earn a full season in charge?

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Featured / Local

Buy local

by × on December 12, 2012 at 11:55 am × 7 comments

With Chris Albright, Jeff Parke and Jim Curtin, the Union continue a long tradition of Philly pro soccer teams having a distinctly local flair. Results on and off the field justified the approach.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Q&A with Len Oliver: Philly soccer in the 1940s & 1950s

by × on December 12, 2012 at 11:04 am × 11 comments

Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer talks to PSP about soccer in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 1950s.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union in Jacksonville, 8 Reading United alumni for MLS Combine, Women’s pro league update, more

by × on December 12, 2012 at 10:34 am × 2 comments

Union in Jacksonville for preseason exhibition game. 8 Reading United alumni invited to MLS Combine. Women’s pro league update. More news.

Daily news roundups

Parke’s dream comes true, Hack says Parke brings Philly grit, depth & flexibility

by × on December 11, 2012 at 10:18 am × 2 comments

Parke on playing for hometown team. Hack says Parke adds Philly grit, depth & flexibility to the Union. Union 2012 season reviews, more news.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season review: Freddy Adu

by × on December 10, 2012 at 12:05 pm × 57 comments

Freddy Adu lived up to the fears more than the hype in 2012, and it’s unlikely he will have a chance at redemption in 2013.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Len Oliver: Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s

by × on December 10, 2012 at 11:22 am × 16 comments

The first of a series in which Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Fame member Len Oliver shares his memories of playing soccer in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 1950s.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Reports and reaction to Le Toux & Parke signings, more news

by × on December 10, 2012 at 10:55 am × 5 comments

Reports and reaction on the Le Toux and Parke signings. American Outlaws Philly chapter says a bid has been submitted for PPL Park to host a World Cup qualifier. Messi breaks 40 year old record. More news.

Featured / Union

Union sign Jeff Parke — confirmed

by × on December 7, 2012 at 11:59 am × 19 comments

The Downingtown native and former Drexel Dragon is joining the Union from Seattle Sounders. UPDATED: The Union have confirmed the deal.

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