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World Cup Watch: Tough start at Milan for US defender Dest
MILAN (AP) — United States defender Sergiño Dest joined Italian champion AC Milan with the hope of getting more playing time ahead of the World Cup. He's gotten off to a tough start. “American Horror Story, a 45-minute episode,” was how Italian newspaper...
US forward Pefok’s bid for World Cup spot helps Union Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — Jordan Pefok’s bid to make the United States team for the World Cup is helping Union Berlin to an unprecedented spell at the top of the Bundesliga. Pefok scored the opening goal in Union’s win over Wolfsburg on Sunday, only four days after he was omitted from U.S....
Atlanta United, Philadelphia Union finish in 0-0 draw
ATLANTA (AP) — Andre Blake had five saves and the Philadelphia Union played Atlanta United to a 0-0 draw on Saturday. Both teams play again on Oct. 1. Philadelphia (18-4-10) visits Charlotte FC while Atlanta (10-12-10) plays at the New England Revolution. ___ ...
Gazdag gets 19th goal, Union wins 5-1, unbeaten at home
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag scored his 19th goal and the Philadelphia Union remained unbeaten at home this season with a 5-1 win over Orlando City on Saturday night. João Moutinho's own goal put Philadelphia ahead in the 39th minute and Mikael Uhre doubled the lead in the...
Berhalter: Firing of Chelsea's Tuchel could benefit Pulisic
NEW YORK (AP) — In the eyes of U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter, Chelsea’s decision to fire manager Thomas Tuchel could benefit American star Christian Pulisic. “I’m not happy a guy lost his job. But if this means more opportunity for Christian, then it’s positive because he’s...
Blake propels Union to 2-0 victory over Red Bulls
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Mikael Uhre scored and Andre Blake stopped three shots to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 2-0 win Saturday over the New York Red Bulls. Uhre's goal put the Union (17-4-9) up for good at 1-0 in the 48th minute. Jack Mcglynn got an assist on the score. ...
Union beats Atlanta 4-1 to clinch 5th straight playoff berth
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Daniel Gazdag set the team record for most goals in the regular season and the Philadelphia Union clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over Atlanta United on Wednesday night. The Union and LAFC are the only two teams to have clinched a playoff berth. With...
Union ride Gazdag's hat trick to 6-0 romp over Rapids
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag netted a hat trick and the Philadelphia Union romped to a 6-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, setting an MLS record of dominance in the process. Philadelphia (15-4-9), the front runners in the Eastern Conference, posted a record...
Carranza's hat trick helps Union to 6-0 win over DC United
WASHINGTON (AP) — Julian Carranza’s hat trick and Andre Blake’s two saves lifted the Philadelphia Union to a win over D.C. United on Saturday by a score of 6-0. Carranza recorded his hat trick entirely in the second half for the Union (14-4-9), capped by a goal in the 74th...
NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions
CHICAGO (AP) — The president of the NFL Players Association blasted the conditions at Soldier Field on Saturday, and he didn't exactly get an argument from the Chicago Bears or Kansas City Chiefs after their preseason game. Union president JC Tretter tweeted the field was not up to...
