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Philadelphia Soccer History

Christmas soccer in Philly, 1914

The long tradition of holiday games continued for Philadelphia soccer teams in 1914.

Peter Nowak alone on the sideline in Sebastien Le Toux's return to PPL Park
Daily news roundups

Players Union moves to dismiss Nowak lawsuit, Cubo is a Dynamo, fun with emojis, more

The MLS Players Union has asked that Peter Nowak lawsuit against it be dismissed. Erick “Cubo” Torres signs with Houston. New USA away kit image leaked and it’s terrible. More.

Season Reviews

Season review: The limits of a good system

Jim Curtin’s counterattacking system was the success story of 2014 in Philadelphia. But its limitations were also the team’s downfall. By combining Curtin’s tactics with a possession-based approach, the Union can be in the 2015 playoff picture.

Daily news roundups

Meulensteen taking his time, Mbolhi believes, Nogueira deserves, Vartughian lands, Adu clarifies, more

Union news, local news, league news, and more.

Commentary

Everybody should just relax and enjoy the holidays

Where are all the Union signings? Kevin Kinkead says they’re coming. Until then, relax.

Season Reviews

Season review: The defense

New contributor Davis Russell considers what worked defensively, and what did not, for the Union in 2014.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Curtin on Sapong, Mbolhi on his happiness in Philly, latest MLS signings, more

Curtin on Sapong, says “playoffs” is the mantra. Mbolhi opens up. MLS news. USWNT draws in Brazil. Union Academy players scores in US U-18s loss to Germany. More.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season Review: Antoine Hoppenot’s ups and downs in 2014

Unable to find the back of the net, or even many minutes with the Union, Antoine Hoppenot took his loan opportunity with Harrisburg City Islanders to become a better, more confident player. His next step is to again prove himself in MLS in 2015.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 9: Manz wins the 1897 American Cup

After the quick demise of the Philadelphia Phillies pro soccer team in 1894, Philadelphia’s other pro team would return to the amateur ranks before going on to win Philadelphia’s first national soccer championship in 1897.

Breaking News

Union to host Colorado Rapids in 2015 season opener

Union open 2015 season at PPL Park against Colorado on March 7, followed by road game against Real Salt Lake on March 14.