Archive for 2018

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Roster droppings, Curtin back, playoff ch-ch-ch-changes, more

The Union reveal their plans for 2019 in a sweeping press conference.

Press Conference / Union

In end-of-season presser, Tanner previews 2019 season

The manager will return next season, but he may be implementing a new approach. PSP reports from Ernst Tanner and Jim Curtin’s end-of-season press conference.

Breaking News / Roster News / Union

Breaking news: Union announce first roster changes of offseason

Who’s in and who’s out as the Union start to look toward 2019.

Breaking News / Roster News

Breaking news: Bethlehem Steel FC announce roster changes

Bethlehem Steel FC will play the 2019 season with a noticeably younger roster.

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For Pete's Sake / Season Reviews

Season review: Earnie Stewart’s legacy

The Union’s biggest midseason move was Earnie Stewart’s departure to U.S. Soccer. With a new sporting director in charge, Peter Andrews tries to make sense of Stewart’s mixed legacy with the Union.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: U20 MNT rolls on, Pareja to Tijuana, and England joins the 21st Century

Plus- Burke and Blake remain undefeated in CONCACAF, Wayne Rooney trivia, and an absolutely filthy play.

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Union

Why the Union won

Fifteen wins were a franchise record for Philadelphia Union. Chris Gibbons breaks down the reasons why the team won.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Tanner’s having a press conference, Steel fans’ reactions and USMNT lost

Tanner’s having a press conference on Monday (we think it means Curtin’s staying), Steel fans’ reactions and USMNT lost to England.

Season Reviews

Season review: The Union’s youth at center back

Sometimes the Union’s youth at center back impressed. Sometimes it faltered. A look back at how the young center backs played this season and a look at what it means going forward.

Season Reviews / Statistics

Season review: The Union’s season by the numbers

Chris Sherman looks at Philadelphia’s season statistics to see what we may be able to learn about how the team’s changes related to points on the table.