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Photo essays

In Pictures: Greece 0-0 Nigeria

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Tuesday’s international friendly between Greece and Nigeria.

Daily news roundups

Wheeler CB experiment over and more notes from Hack’s presser, USA news, witchdoctors, more

Notes from John Hackworth’s weekly press conference. Midweek game results. USA news. Witchdoctor claims responsibility for Ronaldo injury woes. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript and video of John Hackworth’s weekly press conference

John Hackworth on the importance of the Vancouver game ahead of the World Cup break, Brian Carroll status, whether Aaron Wheeler will continue at center back, Union loanees at Harrisburg being cup tied, and much more.

MLS

Taking a backseat: MLS continues play while stars are away

MLS loses many of its stars during the World Cup. Here’s why the break should be even longer.

International Friendly

Recap: Greece 0-0 Nigeria

Tuesday’s international friendly at PPL Park featured lots of end-to-end play but no goals. Includes video of postgame wrap with Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Hope springs eternal

Ever the optimist, Staci Klemmer is holding out that someday the team she’s rooting for — her kids’ teams, the Union — will win something big.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Mexico

No, this is not a misprint. If you’re looking for a second team to support at this summer’s World Cup, look no further than our neighbors to the south. PSP’s World Cup series continues.

Daily news roundups

Union to face NYRB or Cosmos with USOC win, McLaughlin on TOW, sex OK for USA at WC, more

If the Union get past Harrisburg, they host either Red Bulls or Cosmos in US Open Cup fifth round. McLaughlin named to USL PRO TOW. Sex OK for USA at WC. Clinton freaked out when US didn’t win 2022 WC bid. More news.

Tactics Talk

Tactics talk: Focus on the failures for a brighter future

There are lessons to be learned from the Union’s trip west. Will the coaching staff let failure be their teacher, or will the win at Chivas trick them into staying the course? Adam Cann dives in with a tactical review on the Union.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union top Chivas, World Cup warmups

Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald joins Greg and Eli to talk about the Union’s win over Chivas USA and the US national team after Sunday’s win over Turkey.