George Diamond

Articles written by: George Diamond

South Jersey native. Proud founding member of the Philadelphia Union. Can be found playing pickup at Penn Park or in Heyday Athletic leagues. Ray Gaddis-esque defender on the field. Communications Director for the Ocean City Nor'easters.

Match report: Inter Miami 2 – 1 Philadelphia Union

by George Diamond × on March 29, 2025 at 10:41 pm × 16 comments

The Philadelphia Union outshot Inter Miami, but were unable to contain an efficient and composed Herons side.

Union Players on International Duty

by George Diamond × on March 27, 2025 at 11:18 am × 0 comments

A look at how the Union players performed on International Duty over the past week.

Match previews / Union

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs St. Louis City SC

by George Diamond × on March 21, 2025 at 2:35 pm × 5 comments

The Union’s counter press faces off against St. Louis City SC’s counter-attack style in the first ever meeting between the two teams

Player ratings

Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 1 – Nashville SC 3

by George Diamond × on March 18, 2025 at 4:30 pm × 12 comments

George Diamond grades player performances after a frustrating game versus Nashville.

Match previews

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati

by George Diamond × on February 28, 2025 at 1:25 pm × 7 comments

The Union will contend with FC Cincinnati in Philadelphia’s 2025 Home Opener. George Diamond examines both teams’ outlooks ahead of this enticing matchup.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 4 – Orlando City 2

by George Diamond × on February 22, 2025 at 11:19 pm × 30 comments

George Diamond recaps an exciting win over Orlando in the Union’s first game of the 2025 MLS season.

Press Conference / Union

Bradley Carnell’s Introductory Press Conference

by George Diamond × on January 7, 2025 at 9:00 am × 1 comment

George Diamond transcribes Bradley Carnell’s first press conference as the Union’s head coach. Sporting Director Ernst Tanner also fielded questions.

Feature / Local

Player Feature: John McCarthy reaches 3rd MLS Cup

by George Diamond × on December 7, 2024 at 8:00 am × 6 comments

George Diamond retreads John McCarthy’s career path, highlighting the notable moments on and off the field, ahead of MLS Cup 2024. A brief look at former Union men Carlos Coronel and Cory Burke is also included.