United Soccer Coaches convention in Philadelphia - live updates
Follow live coverage of the NWSL and MLS drafts and other big events at the United Soccer Coaches Convention here in Philadelphia.
One of the biggest annual soccer spectacles in America is back in Philadelphia this week, as the United Soccer Coaches convention takes place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year's edition is especially important because it comes just weeks before the U.S. Soccer Federation presidential election in February.
Bookmark this page for reporting and commentary from some of the nation's most prominent soccer writers and analysts. On Saturday, you'll be able to watch a presidential election candidates forum starting at 1 p.m.
Click here to read our preview of the convention, including a look at where the presidential election stands and a schedule of notable speakers.
Here are some other headlines from this week:
Union sign academy-bred defenders Matt Real, Mark McKenzie
Carli Lloyd, Christen Press, Sam Kerr in NWSL blockbuster trade
Union trade for David Accam, Chicago Fire and Ghana national team winger
Union's Matt Real, Mark McKenzie fulfill dream by signing for hometown team
Carli Lloyd comes home to New Jersey's Sky Blue FC, where she's likely to finish her career