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High School Soccer

District 12 boys: The season begins (Aug. 30-Sept. 8)

A roundup of early Philadelphia high school boys’ soccer results. Also, the first Shane Kelly Memorial games will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Culture

Union hosts “Beyond Soccer” summit on sports for social change

On Sunday, the Union hosted the Beyond Soccer Summit, aimed at using soccer as a force for social change. Casey Pladus has a report.

Daily news roundups

“Not good enough”: reaction to Union loss in San Jose, US looks ahead to Mexico, more news

Hackworth blasts Union showing in against the Earthquakes. US brings in reinforcements to face Mexico as it looks to rebound from Friday’s qualifier loss to Costa Rica. More news.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-1 San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose were the better team, but Rafael Baca’s red card gave the Union the chance they needed to steal a road point. In the end they were unable to beat Jon Busch, falling 1-0.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays

In Pictures: Bearfight FC of Wilmington v. Upper Moreland Rebels

Bearfight FC of Wilmington had their first match on Sunday, a 5-1 defeat to Upper Moreland Rebels.

USMNT

Recap and reaction: Costa Rica 3–1 USMNT

The U.S. lost the game, but the points were perhaps less important than the hit to the U.S.’s pride.

Union / Week in Tweets

The Week in Tweets

The boys talk Euro transfer window and Macklemore. Player and reader reactions to the draw with Montreal. It’s all in The Week in Tweets.

Match previews

Preview: Union at San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose is good at home. Can Philly steal a much-needed three points at Buck Shaw Stadium without Amobi Okugo?

Featured / Union

Playing on the road: Tedium and tactics

Our series on the challenges of playing on the road concludes with a look at some the unglamorous aspects of travel and away tactics.

Daily news roundups

Union look for result against SJ, US ready for CR, more news

Jeff Parke says it’s vital the Union get at least a point in San Jose. Gaddis says Union defense doesn’t get enough respect. US ready to take on Costa Rica. More news.