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Daily news roundups

Union & USMNT recaps/reaction, Reading makes playoffs, more news

Union satisfied with result against Portland. Recaps, reaction, and player ratings from US rout of El Salvador. US soccer pioneer Phil Woosnam passes away. More news.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 0-0 Timbers

Video of Rab Vartughian’s postgame press conference and locker room interviews with Ray Gaddis, Leo Fernandes, Jack McInerney, Brian Carroll and Amobi Okugo. Plus: postgame quote sheet.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Portland Timbers

Both sides had their chances, but a lack of quality in the final third left both the Union and the visiting Timbers with zeros in the scoreline. (Updated with quotes.)

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Portland Timbers

Philly’s only playoff season was built on the foundation of Fortress PPL. On Saturday, the 2013 team have a chance to prove they can defend their home turf against the best road team MLS.

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Fans' View

Fan’s View: It’s OK to step-over

Why is the step-over move so criticized by Philadelphia Union fans and observers? One fan poses the question and enters the creativity vs. efficiency debate.

Daily news roundups

Pre-game for Timbers, big games for HCI & Reading, USA previews, more

News and previews ahead of Saturday’s big game against Portland. Vásquez and MOF on Jack. PRO says that wasn’t a back pass. Reading looks to secure playoff spot while Harrisburg looks to return to winning ways. USA news. More.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Darlington Nagbe

Darlington Nagbe joins the pod ahead of Portland Timbers visit to PPL Park to face the Union on Saturday. Also discussed: the soggy win over Chivas USA and the US at the Gold Cup.

Daily news roundups

Jack’s back, Hack’s suspended, Le Toux knew he had it, Blatter blathers. more news

McInerney returns to the Union after being released from US Gold Cup squad. Hackworth suspended for Saturday’s game. Le Toux happy to be playmaker, just wants to win. Blatter says Brazil hosting the World Cup may have been a mistake. More.

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Union

Meet the Red Card Gang

No team in MLS provokes red cards like Philadelphia Union, and it might get them to the playoffs. PSP looks at what’s behind it all for North America’s answer to Stoke City.

Daily news roundups

No Jack on ASG roster, Union academy draw with Chelsea U-23s, US-Costa Rica, more

Reaction to Jack McInerney’s omission from All-Star Game roster. Details from Sunday’s Union reserves/academy scrimmage with Chelsea U-23s. Klinsmann says US wants to send Costa Rica a signal in final Gold Cup group game. More news.