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Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The “champions of the West” come to Philly

Tacony FC’s trip to St. Louis in December of 1911 to decide the “championship of America” had ended in disappointment. They would have a chance for revenge in March of 1912 when the St. Leos team of St. Louis embarked on a tour against leading East Coast teams.

Featured / USMNT

USA v Italy roster released

Jurgen Klinsmann has named his 21-player roster for the upcoming friendly against Italy.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak pleased with preseason, the Williams deal, Okugo & Adu in US U-23 win, more news

Nowak pleased with preseason, says Olympic qualifiers make for “a tricky situation” in knowing what the Union’s lineup will be. Williams says new contract runs through 2015. Two Adu assists and Okugo goes the full 90 in US U-23 win over FC Dallas. Glazers Man. Utd. debt now more than $750 million. FIFA wants more handshakes. More news.

Featured / Union

Union waive Nizar Khalfan

Philadelphia Union cut loose Tanzanian international Nizar Khalfan, loosening up a crowded midfield situation.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Fan Culture / Featured / Local / Photo essays / Union

Union preseason fan weekend in pictures

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s photo essay of the Union’s Fan Weekend in Orlando.

Featured / Union

Williams signs new contract with the Union

The Sheanomenon has a new deal with the Union.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Costa Rica sched, Hernandez rumors, more news

Christian Hernandez rumors, Union play 3 games in 5 days in Costa Rica, US players abroad make news.

Featured / Local

Union sign Jordan, Gaddis, Witkowski, Hoppenot & Harrison

The Union have signed the remaining draft picks in camp as well as backup keeper Chase Harrison.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Union 1-1 Orlando: 2nd half player ratings & analysis

Eleven substitutions meant that it was a different Union team that faced Orlando City in the second half.

Featured / MLS / Player ratings / Union

Union 1-1 Orlando: 1st half player ratings & analysis

The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.