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Match previews

Preview: Union vs Toronto FC

August 18, 2016 by Adam Cann 27 comments

Toronto FC brings its expensive stars and stellar, tactically-intriguing defense to Chester this weekend.

US Open Cup

Six area teams in first round of 2017 US Open Cup qualifiers

August 18, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 0 comments

Six area teams among a record 64 amateur teams participating in the open round of qualifiers for the 2017 US Open Cup.

Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s presser, Street Soccer USA building two futsal courts in North Philly and Kensington, more

August 18, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 19 comments

Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference and other Union news. Futsal courts coming to North Philly and Kensington. More.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

August 17, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 14 comments

Curtin talks about Bedoya’s calming presence, provides injury updates on Sapong, Carroll, and Edu, expands on the challenges of trying to contain Giovinco, and more.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Alejandro Bedoya

August 17, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 4 comments

Greg and Mike are joined by Alejandro Bedoya, who talks about adjusting to a new team and league, and how he landed in Philly. After that, the guys preview Saturday’s big game against Toronto.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: It’s working

August 17, 2016 by Scott Pugh 8 comments

Scott Pugh on how Saturday’s win over New England demonstrated how everything we hoped to see with the addition of Ernie Stewart is starting to happen.