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Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls

by Adam Cann × on July 30, 2015 at 1:06 pm × 12 comments

The Union will need Zach Pfeffer to become more central to the offense if they want to challenge New York this weekend.

Barnetta! Nogs out at least 3-4 weeks, McCarthy named USOC Player of the Round, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 30, 2015 at 11:14 am × 68 comments

Union land Tranquillo Barnetta. Nogueira out at least 3-4 weeks. John McCarthy named US Open Cup Player of the Round. All-Stars win. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 29, 2015 at 7:14 pm × 11 comments

Transcript and video of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Topics include Vincent Nogueira’s injury, what he expects from Red Bulls on Saturday, extending Brian Sylvestre’s loan to the team, and much more.

Transfers

Official: Union sign Tranquillo Barnetta

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 29, 2015 at 3:25 pm × 40 comments

Swiss international arrives on a free transfer in a deal involving Targeted Allocation Money.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Club vs. Country

by Staci Klemmer × on July 29, 2015 at 11:24 am × 21 comments

Club before country? For Staci Klemmer, the answer is yes.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, All-Stars face Spurs tonight, Platini announces he’ll run to replace Blatter, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 29, 2015 at 10:25 am × 10 comments

Union bits and bobs. Barnetta still training with Union. MLS All-Stars face Spurs tonight. Platini running to replace Blatter. More.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The good old days that never were

by Dan Walsh × on July 28, 2015 at 11:04 am × 69 comments

The trade of Sheanon Williams closes the door on an era that could have been but never was. With the young core of Philadelphia Union’s early years gone, what is the team’s identity? What can it be? PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.

Player ratings

Player ratings and analysis: DC United 3-2 Union

by Adam Cann × on July 28, 2015 at 10:45 am × 39 comments

Ben Olsen used Fabinho’s arm injury late in the first half to tinker with his team shape. It paid off almost immediately and the Union never regained a foothold in the match.