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News from August 2024

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Philadelphia Union to face FC Cincinnati in Leagues Cup Round of 16

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia Union will play away for the first time in the Leagues Cup, facing FC Cincinnati in a Round of 16 match on Tuesday night. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM ET at TQL Stadium and will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as on 97.5 The Fanatic radio, app, and website.

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Schwarber's grand slam ends Phillies' losing streak with crucial win over Marlins

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

The Phillies faced a challenging moment in their season on Tuesday night, followed by a team meeting Wednesday afternoon and a three-run deficit four batters into that evening's game. Despite the circumstances, the team turned things around.

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Philadelphia Union recalls Nelson Pierre; loans him to Charlotte Independence

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has recalled Homegrown forward Nelson Pierre from Swedish side Skövde AIK and will loan him to USL club Charlotte Independence, following receipt of his International Transfer Certificate, for the remainder of the year.

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Philadelphia Union convoca a Nelson Pierre y lo cede a Charlotte Independence

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia Union anunció hoy que el club ha convocado al delantero canterano Nelson Pierre del equipo sueco Skövde AIK y lo cederá al club de la USL Charlotte Independence, tras recibir su Certificado de Transferencia Internacional, por el resto del año.

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Baribo leads Philadelphia Union past FC Cincinnati into Leagues Cup quarterfinals

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia Union triumphed over FC Cincinnati in a high-scoring match on Tuesday night, securing a 4-2 victory to advance to the Leagues Cup Quarterfinals. Tai Baribo led the charge with two goals, marking his fourth multi-goal performance of the season.

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Philadelphia Union advances to Leagues Cup quarterfinals after defeating FC Cincinnati

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

After guiding Philadelphia Union to its second consecutive Leagues Cup Quarterfinal appearance via a 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati, Head Coach Jim Curtin spoke with the media following the contest.

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How to watch Eagles vs Patriots preseason match

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Preseason football will continue at 7 PM on Thursday, August 15, when the Eagles head to Gillette Stadium to take on the Patriots. The Birds will look to pick up a second win after defeating the Ravens 16-13 on August 9 in Baltimore.

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Philadelphia Union expands partnership with athlete-specific mental health company

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia Union today announced the expansion of its relationship with Onrise, a leading athlete-specific mental health company. Currently working with the Union Academy and Union II to provide mental health support and services, Onrise aims to make mental health services accessible, relatable, and affordable. The new agreement extends the partnership for another year and includes additional mental health support services for the Union Academy coaching staff.

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Bengals prepare for comeback season following challenging 2023 campaign

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

The second matchup against an AFC North opponent will come in Week 8 for the Eagles when they take on the Bengals in Cincinnati. The Bengals are looking to bounce back this year after a disappointing and injury-riddled 2023 campaign that had them fall short of the playoffs and finish last in their division.

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Philadelphia Union to host Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Mazatlán FC

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia Union will host a Leagues Cup Quarterfinal on August 17 against Mazatlán FC at Subaru Park. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM, and tickets are currently available for purchase.

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Philadelphia Union advances to quarterfinals after defeating FC Cincinnati

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia Union traveled to TQL Stadium to face FC Cincinnati in the Leagues Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday night, winning 4-2. With the win, the Union advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals for the second consecutive year.

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Philadelphia police grapple with 1,508 unarmed robberies by Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in unarmed robberies by Aug. 4, compared to the previous year.

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Philadelphia faces 268 residential burglaries in last 4 weeks ending Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 14, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in residential burglaries over the last four weeks ending Aug. 4, compared to the previous four-week period.

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Philadelphia faces 56 unarmed robberies in week ending Aug. 4

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

Philadelphia experiences an increase in unarmed robberies in the week ending Aug. 4, compared to the previous week.

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Phillies struggle continues despite Walker's return from injured list

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

PHILADELPHIA -- Taijuan Walker attempted to put the current situation in perspective following his return from the injured list.

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Eagles emphasize bonding during Massachusetts training camp

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – At the top of Head Coach Nick Sirianni's Core Values list is CONNECT. In every way. On the field and off the field. Most of the time, those two intersect, and Sirianni has spent much of his three-plus seasons with the Eagles developing ways to have his team build a bond to last through February.

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Phillies update Top 30 Prospects list amid challenging season

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have been experiencing a downturn for several months, but they remain confident in their ability to compete for a World Series title. In an effort to bolster the team, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski executed four trades before the July 30 Trade Deadline. These transactions brought Austin Hays, Carlos Estévez, Tanner Banks, and Minor League pitching prospects Seth Johnson and Moisés Chace to the team in exchange for Gregory Soto, Seranthony Domínguez, Cristian Pache, and prospects George Klassen, Samuel Aldegheri, and...

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Eagles activate Cooper DeJean from Non-Football Injury List ahead of joint practice with Patriots

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

The Eagles announced that rookie defensive back Cooper DeJean, who hasn't practiced throughout Training Camp after suffering a hamstring injury during offseason workouts, was activated off the Non-Football Injury List on Tuesday.

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Eagles hold joint practice with Patriots ahead of preseason matchup

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles engaged in a joint practice with the New England Patriots this week, preparing for their upcoming preseason game. Head Coach Nick Sirianni addressed the media, noting that rookie Cooper DeJean was activated from the Non-Football Injury List and participated in individual drills. "He's going to get some individual work today, see how he feels," Sirianni said.

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MLB Pipeline updates Top Prospects lists; Jackson Holliday retains top spot

By Philly Leader | Aug 13, 2024

There's a new Top 100 Prospects list at MLB Pipeline, but the No. 1 overall prospect remains unchanged. Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday retains his top position for the third consecutive ranking. Baltimore has now claimed the top spot five times in the last seven Top 100 lists, with Adley Rutschman (midseason 2021) and Gunnar Henderson (preseason 2023) being Holliday's predecessors, along with Bobby Witt Jr. (pre-2022) and Francisco Alvarez (mid-2022).