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Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs DC United

Will there be fireworks on the pitch to go along with the postgame fireworks? Here’s our preview of tonight’s Alumni Night match between the Union and their I-95 rivals.

Breaking News / Roster News

Union trade Sergio Santos to FC Cincinnati

The 27-year-old heads to Ohio in exchange for allocation money. Plus, reports have Stuart Findlay leaving too, along with the announced exits of Jack de Vries and Matej Oravec.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report

Match report: Rochester NY FC 3-0 Philadelphia Union II

For the second time this season, the former Rhinos earned a 3-0 victory over Union II.

Commentary / The Overlap / Union

The Overlap: Treading water

Jeremy Lane wonders whether the torment of watching the Union will ever end? (Just kidding, it’s not that bad.)

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Commentary

The Change Strip: Evolving templates, evolving brands

With the footballing aesthetics world chugging on, Thomas Hill returns to the Change Strip to look at the most notable updates.

Analysis

A closer statistical look at the Union’s first half

James Nalton digs into the numbers and what they say, including a possible second-half breakout for a Union attacker.

Local

Local lower league recap: Week of June 27

Ocean City remains unbeaten and playoffs are approaching in this look around local lower league soccer.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Homegrowns named to U-20 Best XI, high-profile MLS transfers

Also, a look at the semi-automated offside technology to be used at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Columbus Crew 0-0 Philadelphia Union

Sean Griswold hands out grades from the Union’s draw with Columbus on Sunday.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union draw, USWNT win, Ronaldo wants out at Man United

The Union fought to a 0-0 draw over the weekend in Columbus while their academy team won the MLS next Cup. Manchester United has had quite the news week, while the USWNT and USMNT picked up wins.