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Ocean City Nor'easters

Ocean City out of US Open Cup after 2-0 loss to New York Greek Americans

The Nor’easters US Open Cup run ended early with a 2-0 home loss to USASA’s New York Greek Americans.

Postgame

Postgame quotes: Sporting 1-2 Union

Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Zac MacMath, Danny Cruz, and Cristian Maidana.

Union match reports

Recap: Sporting Kansas City 1–2 Philadelphia Union

On a night when Sporting Kansas City’s national-teamers played the full 90 while the Union’s played none, Philadelphia did what absolutely no one expected: win.

MLS

New MLS media deal – free access for more people

Earl Reed looks at MLS’s new broadcasting deal. While there are real concerns about some aspects of the deal, overall it will mean more people will be able to more easily see more games.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: How do you rate Coach Hackworth?

Many Union fans are angry with the team’s performance and calling for John Hackworth’s firing. Scott Pugh examines how, outside of wins and losses, a coach’s performance might be objectively evaluated.

Harrisburg City Islanders

Harrisburg Report: City Islanders limp into U.S. Open Cup

The Harrisburg City Islanders are coming off a tough stretch as they enter tonight’s U.S. Open Cup match vs. Lehigh Valley United in Allentown. PSP takes a look.

Daily news roundups

Quotes & notes from Hack’s presser, KC previews, local US Open Cup play tonight, more

Hackworth on the effect of the boos on the team, the mood within the locker room, and hunt for a new striker. Roundup of previews for tonight’s game in KC. Local US Open Cup play tonight. More news.

Press Conference / Union

Hackworth looking to add striker, cut down on crosses

Philadelphia Union’s manager directly answered questions about his job security and said he wants to add a striker and cut down on the team’s crossing.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Sporting Kansas City

Sporting are stubborn. They want to do things their way. But this means that there are reliable spaces to exploit for a team that adapts to KC. Adam Cann explores.

Analysis

5 questions: Union edition

After a disastrous opening third of the season in the standings, PSP’s Dan Walsh takes on some of the big questions facing Philadelphia Union right now.