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John Hackworth press conference: News & notes
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John Hackworth press conference: News & notes

Quotes and notes from today’s conference call with Union manager John Hackworth. He discusses the dismissals of Diego Gutierrez and Alecko Eskandarian, the future of the Union’s Academy and scouting, and managing personel during the Union’s fixture packed July.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-2 Dynamo
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Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-2 Dynamo

Losing in Houston taught the Union one major lesson. The midfield MUST improve.

Union cut ties with Gutierrez, Eskandarian
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Union cut ties with Gutierrez, Eskandarian

Philadelphia Union confirmed Sunday that personnel director Diego Gutierrez (pictured, left) and youth technical director Alecko Eskandarian are no longer with the organization.

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Houston Dynamo
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Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Houston Dynamo

A controversial, late penalty kept the Union from stealing a valuable road point on their first visit to Houston’s BBVA Compass Stadium.

Preview: Union at Dynamo
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Preview: Union at Dynamo

Will John Hackworth make changes against a Houston team that attacks with all the subtlety of a charging rhino? It’s possible, but it would signal a limit to Hack’s belief in the guys that have breathed fresh life into the Union.

Union vs Dynamo quick reference
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Union vs Dynamo quick reference

The Union are 2-0-2 against Houston all time. We’ve got all of the match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 5-2 City Islanders
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Analysis & player ratings: Union 5-2 City Islanders

Young teams can switch off, costing them goals and often victories. The Union instead showed character, holding their nerve and completing the 5-2 victory over Harrisburg in the US Open Cup quarterfinal.

Match report: Union 5-2 City Islanders
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Match report: Union 5-2 City Islanders

The Union nearly let a three-goal lead slip away against Harrisburg City Islanders, but found two late goals to earn a trip to the US Open Cup semifinals, 5-2. Includes video of the postgame press conference and interviews with Bakary Soumare, Ray Gaddis, Brian Carroll, Gabriel Farfan and Amobi Okugo.