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Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union soar to first place in the east with 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati
The Union took over first place in the Eastern Conference after beating Cincinnati 2-0 behind two second half goals from Kacper Przybylko and Fafa Picault on Wednesday night in Chester.

Revolution 4, Sporting 4: Goals and red cards aplenty
Union host New England on Saturday, let’s see how their last game went.

Philadelphia Union’s Kacper Przybylko taking full advantage of playing time at forward
Przybylko’s journey to the starting lineup has been an arduous one for the player, who came to the club last September at the end of a long injury absence.

MLS News

Armchair Analyst: One move for each team before the transfer window closes
The primary (for MLS and a few other leagues) transfer window is closing next week. It coincides with the regular season rounding the quarter pole – the point in time at which you can actually start deciding who’s got it figured out, and who really, really needs some help.

Colorado Rapids have fired Head Coach Anthony Hudson
After three incredible losing streaks, a paltry eight wins in 43 games, and some questionable comments after the match last weekend, the Colorado Rapids just announced that they have parted ways with Head Coach Anthony Hudson.

Rest of the World News

Messi reaches 600 club-goal mark in Barcelona’s win over Liverpool
Lionel Messi put Barcelona on the verge of the Champions League final by scoring twice in a 3-0 home win over Liverpool in the first leg of their last-four clash on Wednesday, taking his goal tally for the Catalans to a remarkable 600 in the process.