During Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference, the focus was rightfully on Bořek Dočkal. But the manager also touched on his opening day starting XI and the mood in the locker room.
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Preseason match report: Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-1 Philadelphia Union
A Union lineup featuring mostly reserves got repeatedly killed on the counterattack as they fell to USL side Tampa Bay in their final preseason match.
News roundup: Curtin confirms Dočkal talks, Fontana to start opening day, more
Curtin confirms Bořek Dočkal contract talks with Union, Anthony Fontana to start opening day, Brendan Burke gets a contract extension, MLS CCL action, and more news.
How the Bořek Dočkal signing changes the game
A look at Philadelphia Union’s pending signing of Czech international playmaker Bořek Dočkal. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at contract scenarios, how Dočkal fits in with the team, how he’ll need to adjust, and what message it sends to Union fans.
Preseason match report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 D.C. United
The Union fell 2-1 to D.C. United in the opener of the Suncoast Invitational, but the individual battles for positions were just as important as the result.
An unattractive answer: The truth about Ilsinho
Nick Fishman continues PSP’s offseason series, “The search for a No. 10,” with a microscopic look at a divisive player. With no new signing in sight, is Ilsinho the right answer to the Union’s biggest question?