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Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Columbus Crew

Kei Kamara scored twice in the first half as the Union fell 2-1 to Columbus Crew at PPL Park Saturday evening.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: Spitting, priorities, and optimism?

In this edition of the pod, Chris and Jeremy discuss the games against Montreal, New England, and San Jose, then discuss spitting, whether the Union should prioritize the Open Cup, and if there’s reason for optimism heading into next season. They may even stray into fourth point territory…

High School Soccer

Public League: Hat-Tricks and Braces

Josh Trott rounds up the opening of Public League boys’ soccer play.

Daily news roundups

Crew’s up and other Union bits, USSF answers senator’s compensation questions, more

Can the Union build on last weekend’s win over SJ with another over the Crew? US Soccer responds to training compensation questions. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy in the Telly, Sept. 11-17

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

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Tactics Talk / US Open Cup

U.S. Open Cup Final: The Mystery of Chessboxin’

It’s time to start thinking about the tactical approach to the US Open Cup final. Kevin Kinkead gets the conversation started.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Columbus Crew

Philly needs all three points against a Columbus side that welcomes Kei Kamara back into the fold.

US Soccer History

Pro/rel and the “Fricker Plan”: Killed or never was?

Was a plan to introduce promotion/relegation in US professional soccer before the 1994 World Cup killed? Steve Holroyd looks at the evidence.

Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s presser, Garber says no pro/rel, more news

Notes from Curtin’s presser. Garber says no pro/rel in MLS anytime soon, believes league on track to join the world’s best.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Curtin discusses how the team may benefit from sitting back at home and look to counterattack, the improved defensive play, the plans for Maurice Edu’s return, and much more.