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From non-roster invitee to Rookie of the Year finalist, it’s no surprise to see #AngelCityFC sign Riley Tiernan to an extension. She will absolutely be a focal point of ACFC’s attack for the foreseeable future.
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The week of teased signings may have wrapped up, but the work in preparations for 2026 are far from over. #AngelCityFC announced today they have signed forward Riley Tiernan to a contract extension that keeps her in LA through 2028.
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Angel City FC signs forward Riley Tiernan to contract extension
Angel City FC announced today they have signed forward Riley Tiernan to a contract extension that will keep her in Los Angeles through the 2028 season.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM
From non-roster invitee to Rookie of the Year finalist, it’s no surprise to see #AngelCityFC sign Riley Tiernan to an extension. She will absolutely be a focal point of ACFC’s attack for the foreseeable future.
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Bolstering the backline 🇩🇰
Philadelphia Union have acquired Danish defender Japhet Sery Larsen in a permanent transfer from SK Brann.
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Philadelphia Union have acquired Danish defender Japhet Sery Larsen in a permanent transfer from SK Brann.
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#DOOP
January 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Bolstering the backline 🇩🇰
Philadelphia Union have acquired Danish defender Japhet Sery Larsen in a permanent transfer from SK Brann.
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Philadelphia Union have acquired Danish defender Japhet Sery Larsen in a permanent transfer from SK Brann.
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#DOOP
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Birmingham City to host Leeds United in the FA Cup 4th Round. Two former Philadelphia Union players Kai Wagner vs Brenden Aaronson #doop 💛🩵
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Birmingham City to host Leeds United in the FA Cup 4th Round. Two former Philadelphia Union players Kai Wagner vs Brenden Aaronson #doop 💛🩵
Today in the River End newsletter:
1. 👕 The Boys in Blue Are Back
2. ⚽️ United Soccer Coaches Convention Week
3.💧Water Cooler: Wagner Reactions
4. 🍕 Social Post of the Day: First Meme in Months
5. 🔗 Link Roundup
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1. 👕 The Boys in Blue Are Back
2. ⚽️ United Soccer Coaches Convention Week
3.💧Water Cooler: Wagner Reactions
4. 🍕 Social Post of the Day: First Meme in Months
5. 🔗 Link Roundup
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⚽️ Boys in Blue Are Back
The Boys in Blue are back and while there are still some spots to fill, a few questions were answered last week with announcements that captain Alejandro Bedoya is back on the field for another season...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Today in the River End newsletter:
1. 👕 The Boys in Blue Are Back
2. ⚽️ United Soccer Coaches Convention Week
3.💧Water Cooler: Wagner Reactions
4. 🍕 Social Post of the Day: First Meme in Months
5. 🔗 Link Roundup
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1. 👕 The Boys in Blue Are Back
2. ⚽️ United Soccer Coaches Convention Week
3.💧Water Cooler: Wagner Reactions
4. 🍕 Social Post of the Day: First Meme in Months
5. 🔗 Link Roundup
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I was holding out for Bradley to re-up his contract, bummer
Uhre has never been the game changer we wanted from our 'most expensive signing' but he gave us some serious consistent production in his time here
The '20-'25 (& Tanner?) era is officially closed
Let's see what the future brings
#doop
Uhre has never been the game changer we wanted from our 'most expensive signing' but he gave us some serious consistent production in his time here
The '20-'25 (& Tanner?) era is officially closed
Let's see what the future brings
#doop
January 8, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I was holding out for Bradley to re-up his contract, bummer
Uhre has never been the game changer we wanted from our 'most expensive signing' but he gave us some serious consistent production in his time here
The '20-'25 (& Tanner?) era is officially closed
Let's see what the future brings
#doop
Uhre has never been the game changer we wanted from our 'most expensive signing' but he gave us some serious consistent production in his time here
The '20-'25 (& Tanner?) era is officially closed
Let's see what the future brings
#doop
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After four years in Philadelphia, Mikael Uhre has returned to Denmark.
The Danish striker joins Midtjylland midseason, with the club second in the Superliga and the Europa League.
#MLS #DOOP #FCM #Superliga #sldk #UEL #EuropaLeague
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The Danish striker joins Midtjylland midseason, with the club second in the Superliga and the Europa League.
#MLS #DOOP #FCM #Superliga #sldk #UEL #EuropaLeague
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Mikael Uhre Joins Europa League Midtjylland on a Free Transfer | The Soccer Goal
The Danish striker joins Midtjylland midseason, with the club second in the Superliga and the Europa League.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
After four years in Philadelphia, Mikael Uhre has returned to Denmark.
The Danish striker joins Midtjylland midseason, with the club second in the Superliga and the Europa League.
#MLS #DOOP #FCM #Superliga #sldk #UEL #EuropaLeague
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The Danish striker joins Midtjylland midseason, with the club second in the Superliga and the Europa League.
#MLS #DOOP #FCM #Superliga #sldk #UEL #EuropaLeague
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Ben Bender is back with the Union after negotiating a new deal. #DOOP
Still awaiting news on Alejandro Bedoya and Mikael Uhre
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Still awaiting news on Alejandro Bedoya and Mikael Uhre
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Union re-sign Ben Bender to contract through 2027
Ben Bender is returning to the Philadelphia Union after reaching a new contract that will keep the Baltimore native at the club through June 2027 with an option through June 2028. Bender, who spent a ...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Ben Bender is back with the Union after negotiating a new deal. #DOOP
Still awaiting news on Alejandro Bedoya and Mikael Uhre
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Still awaiting news on Alejandro Bedoya and Mikael Uhre
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The Philadelphia Union will be playing CF Montreal on February 10 in Clearwater, Fla. #DOOP
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CF Montréal set to open training camp on Saturday, Jan. 10 | CF Montréal
The team will train in Spain and in Florida ahead of its Feb. 21 season opener
MONTREAL – CF Montréal announced on Monday details pertaining to the Club’s 2026 pre-season training camp, presented by A...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The Philadelphia Union will be playing CF Montreal on February 10 in Clearwater, Fla. #DOOP
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Dylan Lacy's 2026 started off much the way his 2025 playing for West Chester United went. Now he's off to trials in hopes of restarting his professional career.
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Dylan Lacy hat trick leads West Chester United to combine victory
After helping West Chester United add to its collection of trophies in 2025, Dylan Lacy started off the new year with a hat trick in a 7-1 win over Christos FC in the Fourth Annual Roger Tucker Memori...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Dylan Lacy's 2026 started off much the way his 2025 playing for West Chester United went. Now he's off to trials in hopes of restarting his professional career.
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Julián Carranza has joined Club Necaxa after an unsuccessful loan with Leicester.
The Liga MX side, partially owned by Eva Longoria, will hope that he can return to his Philly form after a rough spell in Europe.
#DOOP #LCFC #MLS #LigaMX #FuerzaRayos
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The Liga MX side, partially owned by Eva Longoria, will hope that he can return to his Philly form after a rough spell in Europe.
#DOOP #LCFC #MLS #LigaMX #FuerzaRayos
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On the Move Again: Julián Carranza Signs for Club Necaxa | The Soccer Goal
Julián Carranza has moved to Club Necaxa permanently after an unsuccessful loan spell with Leicester.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Julián Carranza has joined Club Necaxa after an unsuccessful loan with Leicester.
The Liga MX side, partially owned by Eva Longoria, will hope that he can return to his Philly form after a rough spell in Europe.
#DOOP #LCFC #MLS #LigaMX #FuerzaRayos
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The Liga MX side, partially owned by Eva Longoria, will hope that he can return to his Philly form after a rough spell in Europe.
#DOOP #LCFC #MLS #LigaMX #FuerzaRayos
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Took former Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner six minutes to record an assist on his debut for Birmingham City in the EFL Championship.
League-leader Coventry equalizes two minutes later. Fast start on CBS Sports Network. #DOOP
League-leader Coventry equalizes two minutes later. Fast start on CBS Sports Network. #DOOP
January 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Took former Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner six minutes to record an assist on his debut for Birmingham City in the EFL Championship.
League-leader Coventry equalizes two minutes later. Fast start on CBS Sports Network. #DOOP
League-leader Coventry equalizes two minutes later. Fast start on CBS Sports Network. #DOOP
Happy New Year! Today's River End newsletter had a lot to cover #DOOP
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⚽️ Hello, 2026
Hello, 2026! As we said goodbye to 2025 last night - many of us by watching the Stranger Things finale on Netflix - news of another potential big departure from the Philadelphia Union was spreading on...
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January 1, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Happy New Year! Today's River End newsletter had a lot to cover #DOOP
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Can the Philadelphia Union lead the sleigh this holiday season #DOOP
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Reindeer Games: Can the Union lead the sleigh this holiday season?
The Philadelphia Union do it different. If they were one of Santa’s reindeer, you could even say they have a bright red nose. You know the story. The Union were the butt of Rais M’Bohli jokes and ever...
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December 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Can the Philadelphia Union lead the sleigh this holiday season #DOOP
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Two Philadelphia Union Academy alums and several other players with local ties had their name called in today’s #MLSSuperDraft
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2026 MLS SuperDraft Recap: Gilman, Jasinski among local players selected
Despite the absence of the Philadelphia Union in Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft, a couple Union Academy alums and several other players with local ties were selected. But unlike other American professional...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Two Philadelphia Union Academy alums and several other players with local ties had their name called in today’s #MLSSuperDraft
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We've had to make a few updates this week to our former Union, Union II and Union Academy list of pros #DOOP
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December 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We've had to make a few updates this week to our former Union, Union II and Union Academy list of pros #DOOP
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Today in the River End newsletter #DOOP
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1. 🚀 Glesnes Gone to LA Galaxy
2. 🏆 Union Back in Leagues Cup in 2026
2. 🏟️ Social Post of the Day: Never Louder
3.💧Water Cooler: Thoughts on Glesnes Transfer
4. 🔗 Link Roundup
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1. 🚀 Glesnes Gone to LA Galaxy
2. 🏆 Union Back in Leagues Cup in 2026
2. 🏟️ Social Post of the Day: Never Louder
3.💧Water Cooler: Thoughts on Glesnes Transfer
4. 🔗 Link Roundup
⚽️ Jakob Glesnes Sold to LA Galaxy
The transfer of Jakob Glesnes to the LA Galaxy was made official on Monday and it included an add-on with the MLS rights for academy prospect Jamir Johnson. The Union will get a hefty sum of general a...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today in the River End newsletter #DOOP
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1. 🚀 Glesnes Gone to LA Galaxy
2. 🏆 Union Back in Leagues Cup in 2026
2. 🏟️ Social Post of the Day: Never Louder
3.💧Water Cooler: Thoughts on Glesnes Transfer
4. 🔗 Link Roundup
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1. 🚀 Glesnes Gone to LA Galaxy
2. 🏆 Union Back in Leagues Cup in 2026
2. 🏟️ Social Post of the Day: Never Louder
3.💧Water Cooler: Thoughts on Glesnes Transfer
4. 🔗 Link Roundup
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Season finale episode! S03E42 - Season's Finale-ing, www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4sij4-...
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S03E42 - Season's Finale-ing
We're getting into the holiday spirit here at the AMPU studios. And beside decking halls and trimming trees, that also means wrapping seasons. Join Paul, C, and E as they reflect on how far the Unio...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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The local college soccer season came to a close yesterday with West Chester University's heartbreaking overtime loss to Franklin Pierce in the Division II national quarterfinals.
Recap by @evanknowsball.bsky.social
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Recap by @evanknowsball.bsky.social
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West Chester falls to Franklin Pierce in chaotic NCAA quarterfinal
West Chester University Women’s Soccer saw their season come to an end on Saturday in the NCAA Division II Quarterfinals, falling to Franklin Pierce 3-2 in extra time. Goals from Katie Dougherty and F...
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The local college soccer season came to a close yesterday with West Chester University's heartbreaking overtime loss to Franklin Pierce in the Division II national quarterfinals.
Recap by @evanknowsball.bsky.social
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Recap by @evanknowsball.bsky.social
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Here’s Matter’s equalizing second goal!
December 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Here’s Matter’s equalizing second goal!
First half photos from West Chester vs Franklin Pierce!
📸 Matt Ralph
📸 Matt Ralph
December 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
First half photos from West Chester vs Franklin Pierce!
📸 Matt Ralph
📸 Matt Ralph
Here’s Katie Dougherty’s header that brought WCU back into the game!
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Here’s Katie Dougherty’s header that brought WCU back into the game!
West Chester University Women’s soccer are lining up to take on Franklin Pierce in the NCAA Division II quarterfinal! @evanknowsball.bsky.social is here giving live updates throughout the match!
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
West Chester University Women’s soccer are lining up to take on Franklin Pierce in the NCAA Division II quarterfinal! @evanknowsball.bsky.social is here giving live updates throughout the match!
Philadelphia’s fixtures for the 2026 World Cup are finalized! Will you be there??
Brazil 🇧🇷 vs Haiti 🇭🇹 June 19, 9 p.m.
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Philadelphia’s fixtures for the 2026 World Cup are finalized! Will you be there??
Brazil 🇧🇷 vs Haiti 🇭🇹 June 19, 9 p.m.
December 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Brazil 🇧🇷 vs Haiti 🇭🇹 June 19, 9 p.m.