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Daily news roundups

“No Letdown”: news ahead of Saturday’s big game, FIFA appoints task force on 2022 WC schedule shift, more

Hackworth says there will be no letdown against Toronto. FIFA sanctions Costa Rica. Barely. FIFA postpones vote on 2022 World Cup schedule change, appoints task force. More news.

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Daily news roundups

Hack on points U need to reach playoffs, injury update, Conor sees similarities, Nikolov may retire, more

News from John Hackworth’s weekly press conference. Casey sees similarities between Union and 2010 MLS Cup winning Rapids. Oka Nikolov considering retirement. More news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Sheanon Williams

Sheanon Williams joins Greg and Eli to talk about the win over KC and the Union’s playoff push.

Analysis / Union

The statement game

The Union got themselves back in the playoff driver’s seat by winning Friday the same way they’ve won all year. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks down the Union’s underrated defense and the race for the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.

Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Sporting KC

The Union relied heavily on Zac MacMath and Kansas City’s terrible finishing to break their five-game winless streak.

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Daily news roundups

“Justification”: Quotes & reaction to Friday’s big win, Eastern Conference roundup, more

Hackworth says Friday’s huge win is justification for team’s self-believe. Postgame quotes and recaps. Eastern Conference standings roundup. Lancaster’s Valentin thriving in Norway. More.

Union match reports

Match report: Sporting KC 0-1 Philadelphia Union

A gritty defensive performance, a well taken Conor Casey goal, and some heroic goalkeeping from Zac MacMath pushed the Union to their first win ever in Kansas City, ending a five-game winless streak and putting their playoff campaign back on track..

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Daily news roundups

Hack: “We need somebody to step up.” UEFA supports winter move for 2022, more news

Hackworth says “gun-shy” Union needs someone to step up. UEFA ready to support winter move for 2022 World Cup. Blatter admits politics played part in awarding 2022 World Cup to Qatar. More.

Statistics

Cross talk

The Union delivered 29 open play crosses against Houston, 96 since the last goal scored from one five games ago. What’s going on?

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-1 Houston Dynamo

With little coming through the middle, the Union were left to dump cross after cross into a box patrolled by one of the biggest back lines in MLS. It didn’t work.