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2015 River Cup in Pictures: Union Front Office 3-1 Sons of Ben

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday as the Philadelphia Union’s Front Office defeated the Sons of Ben 3-1 in a hard fought battle for the River Cup.

Daily news roundups

“Something to build on”: Union top Houston, league results, Olympic qualifying roster released, more

Union get first home win in league play since July. Harrisburg fails to reach USL playoffs for first time since 2010. League results wrap. US Olympic qualifiers roster announced. More.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Houston Dynamo

Tranquillo Barnetta and C.J. Sapong were both on target as the Union easily defeated Sheanon Williams and a lackluster Dynamo side.

Daily news roundups

Houston calling, RIver Cup, FIFPro challenging FIFA transfer system, FIFA general secretary suspended

Houston on Sunday. River Cup on Saturday. FIFPro challenging global transfer system. FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke after World Cup ticket resell allegations. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Sept. 18-24

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Houston Dynamo

In the kind of game they need to learn how to win if they want to turn into a consistent playoff contender, the Union has a real chance to steal points at home against a Houston side struggling with injuries and suspensions.

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Fans' View

Fans’ View: U-turning toward ambition?

One Philadelphia Union fan finds reason to be optimistic about the club. He believes that they are in fact ambitious enough. Here’s why.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Edu back in training and other presser notes, Bedoya, SoB elections on hold, more news

Notes from Curtin’s press conference. SI reports Union still in running to land Alejandro Bedoya. SoB election on hold due to lack of candidates. Looks like US won’t host Copa Centenario. More.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Curtin talks about Maurice Edu’s return to full training and the plan to get him minutes before the Open Cup final, balancing preparations for the final with league games, drones, and more.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, trademarks, Temple No. 23, CONCACAF CL changes, Hall of Fame news, more

Newsy news bits.