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The erasure of Diego Gutierrez

by Dan Walsh × on December 13, 2012 at 11:45 am × 15 comments

The trade of Josue Martinez shows how the Union are persistently erasing signs of Diego Gutierrez’s tenure as Union scouting director. That’s not by accident.

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Sebastien Le Toux

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 13, 2012 at 10:49 am × 0 comments

Sebastien Le Toux stops by the studio to talk about his return to the Union. Also discussed on the pod, the Jeff Parke signing.

Featured / Photo essays

Le Touxday at Kildare’s West Chester

by Earl Gardner × on December 13, 2012 at 10:31 am × 5 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Tuesday’s Sebastien Le Toux Welcome Back party at Kildare’s West Chester

Daily news roundups / Featured

Disney Classic schedule, Marquez gone, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 13, 2012 at 10:05 am × 1 comment

The Union’s preseason picture clearer with release of Disney Pro Soccer Classic schedule. ESPN tips PPL Park to host WC qualifier. Rafa Marquez leaves NYRB. More news.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season review: John Hackworth

by Adam Cann × on December 12, 2012 at 1:25 pm × 5 comments

John Hackworth wasn’t transformational, but he did transition a team going nowhere into a team with a chance to compete in 2013. Was this achievement enough to earn a full season in charge?

Featured / Local

Buy local

by Steve Holroyd × on December 12, 2012 at 11:55 am × 7 comments

With Chris Albright, Jeff Parke and Jim Curtin, the Union continue a long tradition of Philly pro soccer teams having a distinctly local flair. Results on and off the field justified the approach.