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US Soccer History

Looking back at the 1979 NASL players strike

MLS players have been vocal about their willingness to strike if a new CBA is not reached. What can be learned from the 1979 strike by NASL players?

Daily news roundups

Notes from camp, Mbolhi on to ACN quarterfinals, Academy callups for US U-18s, big trades, USA-Chile, more

Notes from Union training camp. Algeria tops Senegal, advances to Africa Cup of Nations knockout round. Academy’s Elney and Wilson get US U-18 callup. Tuesday’s trades. USA-Chile today. More.

Analysis

Training camp: the battle for places

Although the roster may be in flux, Peter Andrews examines the depth-chart battles to look for during training camp.

USMNT

Preview: Chile v USMNT

The first USMNT game of 2015 holds no shortage of interest, as Chile plays without its European stars and the US tries out a new-look formation.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Clock ticking on Valdes, Curtin pleased with camp so far, Philly roots, league and NTs news, more

Albright confirms negotiations with unnamed South American club that wants Carlos Valdes. Training camp notes. On Albright and Curtin’s Philly roots. MLS and national teams news. More.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Interview

PSP talks with Union draft pick Dzenan Catic

Dzenan Catic was the Union’s first pick (31st overall) in the 2015 SuperDraft. Jim Curtin was stunned to find such a talented goalscorer in the second round. PSP spoke with Catic about his scoring touch and how he dealt with defensive schemes meant to slow him down.

Daily news roundups

Camp is open, preseason focus, signings are coming, national teams news, more

Jim Curtin on his focus as preseason training begins, assures fans signings are coming. Steffen comes up big as US U-20s qualify for World Cup. USMNT roster for Chile and Panama friendlies announced. More.

Preseason

Union announce training camp roster

Union’s preseason training roster includes four trialists.

Signing News

Union re-sign Carroll, Casey, and Fred

Union announce return of club and league veteran trio for 2015.

Interview

PSP talks to Union draft pick Eric Bird

PSP talks with Union second round draft pick Eric Bird. Fresh off captaining Virginia to a national crown, Bird is ready to earn a roster spot in Philly.