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Featured / WPS

New women’s pro league to take the field in March/April

US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said the new 8-team league will begin play in March/April. US Soccer will run the league’s front office. The US Canadian, and Mexican federations will subsidize some player’s salaries. UPDATED

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Thanksgiving Day soccer, 1912

A look at Thanksgiving soccer match ups in Philadelphia 100 years ago.

Featured / Union

And now the off-season really begins …

The Union’s release of three players begins what baseball calls the “hot stove league,” the series off-season moves each team undertakes to remake itself. PSP looks at the first moves, some potential new signings with Pennsylvania ties, and how a key league policy change could impact the Union.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season Review: The Homegrowns

Young, incredibly talented and full of promise, Sean Doyle’s look at the Union’s homegrown players season with comments from Union Reserve Team coach Brendan Burke.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

Philly Soccer Show: Michael Lahoud

Michael Lahoud talks about his charity work with Schools for Salone and what the future holds for the Union. Also, Greg and Eli talk MLS Cup, Beckham, USMNT, Union, and more.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Hack says South American signing “really likely,” new asst. coach announced soon

Hackworth says a South American signing is “a really likely possibility” also says club will announce new assistant coach, “probably this week.” Beckham confirms playing days in MLS done. Women’s pro league announcement today.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season Review: Chris Albright

While he was serviceable in all appearances, and rarely a liability, his lack of speed and athleticism puts his playing future in doubt. His non-physical tools, however, may see his tenure with the Union continue for some time.

Fans' View / Featured

Fans’ View: Bye, bye Beckham

A lot has changed since Beckham joined the league six years ago. With his departure imminent, Tim Carr looks back.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Waiver draft waived, Beckham to leave MLS, more

After waiving Gabriel Gomez, Porfirio Lopez, and Krystian Witkowski, the Union pass on picking up a player in Monday’s Waiver Draft. David Beckham announces MLS Cup final his last game with LA, seeking new challenges. More.

Featured / Union

Union waive Gomez, Witkowski & Lopez

The Union announce they have waived three players ahead of Monday afternoon’s Waiver Draft, freeing up two international spots and $439,000 in base salary.