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News from August 2024

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Eagles finalize initial 2024 roster ahead of season opener

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

The 53-man roster is a complex puzzle that is constantly evolving, improving, and maturing. The version that Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman and the Eagles put forth on Tuesday is the first of this 2024 season, subject to change as you understand very well, and now turning its full attention to September 6 and the Green Bay Packers in Brazil.

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Union II secure victory over Crew 2 in shootout

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Union II secured two points against Columbus Crew 2 in a shootout at Subaru Park, propelling them to the top of the table. Philadelphia Union now shares first place in the Eastern Conference with FC Cincinnati 2, both holding 43 points. Columbus Crew 2 is third with 40 points.

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Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew: Match details and fan information

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union will face Columbus Crew on Wednesday, August 28th, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The match is presented by Patron and will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Fans can also listen to the game on 97.5 Fanatic via the app and website.

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Flyers highlight local business aiding mental wellness in Asian-American communities

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Over the 2024 offseason, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com has highlighted each of the five Hometown Assistant recipients from the past year. The Flyers Hometown Assist Program, presented by Wells Fargo, was created to support and promote locally based small businesses in the greater Philadelphia region. The program also provides $100,000 in marketing and advertising assets via the Flyers and Wells Fargo.

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Philadelphia Union transfers defender Damion Lowe to Al-Akhdoud

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union announced today that it has reached a transfer agreement with Al-Akhdoud, a club in the first division of Saudi football, for defender Damion Lowe.

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Nick Castellano's consistency leads Phillies' resurgence

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

PHILADELPHIA -- Nick Castellanos said in Miami back in May that he has never been somebody to have a plan at the plate.

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Flyers highlight hometown assist recipient: True Believers Barber Shop

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Over the remainder of the offseason, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com will highlight each of the five Hometown Assist recipients from the past year. The Flyers Hometown Assist Program, presented by Wells Fargo, was created to support and promote locally based small businesses in the greater Philadelphia region. The program also provides $100,000 in marketing and advertising assets via the Flyers and Wells Fargo.

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Philadelphia Union agree to transfer of defender Damion Lowe to Al-Akhdoud Club

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union announced today that they have reached a transfer agreement with Al-Akhdoud, a club in the first tier of Saudi football, for defender Damion Lowe.

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Morgan frost: aiming for consistency amid promising performances

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

In each of the last two seasons, Flyers center Morgan Frost has either led the team in scoring or ranked second during stretches of 30-plus games. Now 25 years old and an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent next summer, Frost must aim for consistency throughout a full season.

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Kick Childhood Cancer pre-match jerseys to support children's oncology group

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

The new 2024 Kick Childhood Cancer pre-match jersey has been released. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to the Children’s Oncology Group to fund childhood cancer research.

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Phillies and Dodgers vie for top MLB record as season nears end

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

On the surface, the Philadelphia Phillies don’t have much to be nervous about during the regular season's final month. That’s what happens when you stack up as many wins as they have entering September.

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Philadelphia Union set for rematch against Columbus Crew

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Philadelphia Union returns to Subaru Park on Wednesday to face Columbus Crew for the second time in a week. Last Wednesday, Head Coach Jim Curtin’s squad visited Lower.com Field in Ohio and suffered a 3-1 loss in the Leagues Cup semifinals. The result sent Philadelphia to the Third-Place match, while Columbus went on to win the trophy by defeating LAFC in the Leagues Cup Final. The upcoming midweek matchup will provide Philadelphia Union another opportunity to best their Eastern Conference opponent, this time for Major League Soccer points.

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1,670 armed aggravated assaults by Aug. 18 across Philadelphia

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Philadelphia experienced a decrease in armed aggravated assaults by Aug. 18, compared to the previous year.

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Philadelphia police grapple with 53 thefts of motor vehicle tags in week ending Aug. 18

By Philly Leader | Aug 27, 2024

Philadelphia experiences a decrease in thefts of motor vehicle tags in the week ending Aug. 18, compared to the previous week.

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108 calls for сommercial burglaries in Philadelphia in last 4 weeks ending Aug. 18

By Philly Leader | Aug 26, 2024

Philadelphia experienced an increase in сommercial burglaries over the last four weeks ending Aug. 18, compared to the previous four-week period.

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Restoration PAC launches ad in Philadelphia calling Kamala Harris a ‘complete failure’ on border

By Philly Leader | Aug 26, 2024

Restoration PAC launched an ad this week, entitled, ‘CZAR,’ that called Vice President Kamala Harris (D) a “complete failure” on the border.

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How to watch Packers vs Eagles' historic season opener

By Philly Leader | Aug 26, 2024

Eagles football is back as history will await the NFL's first-ever regular season game in South America. The Eagles kick off their 2024 season against the Green Bay Packers at 8:15 PM on Friday, September 6 at Arena Corinthians in São Paolo, Brazil.

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Joel Embiid captures Bryce Harper's walk-off win for Phillies

By Philly Leader | Aug 26, 2024

When you're a world-class athlete, you have a special appreciation for others playing a sport at the highest level, even if it isn't your own.

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Philadelphia Union agree to transfer of midfielder Jose Martinez to Corinthians

By Philly Leader | Aug 26, 2024

Philadelphia Union today announced they have reached a transfer agreement with top-tier Brazilian professional sports club, Corinthians, for midfielder Jose Martinez.

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Philadelphia and Colorado tie in Leagues Cup match ending with shootout victory for Rapids

By Philly Leader | Aug 26, 2024

The Philadelphia Union hosted the Colorado Rapids at Subaru Park on Sunday afternoon in a third-place 2024 Leagues Cup match, drawing 2-2. Colorado opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a goal from Calvin Harris. The Union leveled the score in the 41st minute when forward Tai Baribo found the back of the net. In the 44th minute, forward Tai Baribo gave the Union the lead after scoring his second goal of the match. With this goal, Baribo completed his third Leagues Cup brace and recorded his seventh career Leagues Cup goal.