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CHESTER, Pa. (973espn.com) – A pair of Philadelphia Union players were named MLS All-Stars Saturday, goalkeeper Andre Blake and rookie defender Keegan Rosenberry. Each was voted to the 2016 All-Star Fan XI, the league announced. The MLS All-Star Team will take on English Premier League side Arsenal FC at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, on Thursday, July 28...

CHESTER, Pa. (973espn.com) – After an uninspired first half, the Philadelphia Union came roaring back to top the New York Red Bulls, 2-1, in the Round of 16 of the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Talen Energy Stadium. The Union were sloppy from the opening kick as New York dominated the early action, going on top in the 17th minute when a Richard Marquez clearing attempt wound up on the foot of M

CHESTER, Pa. (973espn.com) – With C.J. Sapong still on the shelf with a nagging ankle injury, leading scorer Chris Pontius on the bench for the first time this season, and Vincent Nogueira gone for good, the shorthanded Philadelphia Union fell for the first time this season at Talen Energy Stadium, dropping a 3-2 decision to Vancouver...

CHESTER, Pa (973espn.com) - The Philadelphia Union have parted ways with midfielder Vincent Nogueira, agreeing to mutually terminate the veteran's contract due to a "personal health issue." “We want to thank Vincent for his contributions to the club over the last two years and we wish him the best, both personally and professionally,” Union Sporting Director Earnie Stewart said... Read M

CHESTER, Pa. (973espn.com) – Small steps. The Union outplayed their long-time nemesis, the Los Angeles Galaxy, but settled for a 2-2 tie Wednesday night to stay unbeaten at Talen Energy Stadium this season.

CHESTER, Pa. (973espn.com) – The Philadelphia Union are quietly turning Talen Energy Stadium into one of Major League Soccer's most difficult places to play as the club won its franchise-record fifth straight match on the Delaware Riverfront with a 2-0 win over New York City FC...

CHESTER, Pa (973espn.com) - Tranquillo Barnetta's brilliantly placed free kick lifted the Philadelphia Union over Orlando City SC, 2-1, at Talen Energy Stadium on Friday night. With the score deadlocked at one apiece in the 90th minute, Barnetta unleashed a curling free kick from outside the area that found the net just under the crossbar at the top right corner as Orlando goalkeeper Joe Bendik, w

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Carli Lloyd came up big again. Three times. And with it came the Americans' elusive third Women's World Cup title. Lloyd scored three times as the U.S. burst to a four-goal lead in the first 16 minutes, and the Americans overwhelmed defending champion Japan 5-2 Sunday for their record third championship and first since 1999...

The South Jersey Sports Report, every Saturday from 9-11am with Dave O'Sullivan in for Mike Frankel for the summer features local athletes and teams in South Jersey. This week on the show, Dave looks the Mainland United U15 soccer team with Head Coach Sam Watt who joins the South Jersey Sports Report to talk about his team and regionals...