Friday, April 5, 2013
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YSC Sports in Wayne is the home of the Union´s youth academy. (File photo)
Union expand youth development structure
The Goalkeeper: The Union's youth teams are now part of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Thierry Henry and the New York Red Bulls are winless through four games so far this season. (Julio Cortez/AP file photo)
Union not counting Red Bulls out
Inside the Union: New York may be winless so far this season, but John Hackworth isn't over-confident.
Philadelphia Union manager John Hackworth expects new signing Kléberson to join the team in the next few days. (Maurilio Cheli/AP file photo)
Hackworth plays down Kléberson hype
The veteran Brazilian midfielder isn’t quite ready to take the field for his new team yet.
The United States´ Herculez Gomez and Mexico´s Severo Meza vie<br />for the ball during a 2014 World Cup qualifying match. (Christian Palma/AP)
U.S. gets tie in Mexico
Brad Guzan swatted away shot after shot and the Americans hung on for a 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday night.
The Union have acknowledged that they are trying to get rid of Freddy Adu. (AP file photo)
Union finally get rid of Freddy Adu
The Union's months-long attempt to get rid of their most expensive player has finally reached a conclusion.
The Union acquired veteran Brazilian international Jose Kleberson on loan from Esporte Clube Bahia. (Murad Sezer/AP)
Union acquire Kleberson
The Union acquired veteran Brazilian international Jose Kleberson on loan from Esporte Clube Bahia.
Goalie Zac MacMath, left, and Amobi Okugo (14) of the Philadelphia<br />Union stop a New England penalty shot in the first half of a physical<br />game. (Charles Fox / Staff Photographer)
For Union, home is friendly in win
The Union defeated Pumas UNAM, a Mexican team, 1-0, in an international friendly match on Saturday at PPL Park.
Costa Rica forward Alvaro Saborio (9) and United States defender Clarence Goodson (21) go after the ball during the second half of a World Cup qualifier soccer match in Commerce City, Colo., Friday, March 22, 2013. The United States beat Costa Rica 1-0. (Jack Dempsey/AP)
U.S. edges Costa Rica
On a night more suitable to skiing than soccer, Dempsey's 16th-minute goal gave the United States a 1-0 victory.
Amobi Okugo (center) works the ball around Columbus Crew´s Danny O´Rourke (5) and Chad Mendes in the second half an MLS soccer game on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Chester, Pa. The Crew won 2-1 in extra time. (Michael Perez/AP)
Center back of attention
Inside the Union: Bakary Soumare's request to be traded is far from a crisis. Amobi Okugo has earned his starting role.
John Hackworth. (Michael Perez/AP file)
Hackworth discusses Adu's potential move
The Goalkeeper: Union manager John Hackworth opened up to comment about the status of Freddy Adu.
Orlin Wagner/AP file photo
Delran native Vermes makes Hall
Peter Vermes and Joe-Max Moore have been inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame.
 
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The Union look to extend its two-game winning streak when they travel to take on the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. (Photo via Philadelphia Union)
Union prepare for rival Red Bulls
The Union look to extend its two-game winning streak when they travel to take on the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Union to have international flavor
The Union will have an international flavor this weekend as the team and individual will be competing against teams from around the world.
The Union may see some new faces as trade rumors swirl. (Photo via Philadelphia Union)
Hackworth confirms Adu trade talks
Midfielder Freddy Adu might soon be on the move, but the deal has yet to be completed.
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