Archive for 2018

Press Conference / Union / US

Double dipping: notes from Sarachan and Curtin’s press conferences

U.S. manager Dave Sarachan announced Christian Pulisic will play for the U.S. in a friendly in Philly, while Jim Curtin suggested that few changes would be made to a struggling Union starting lineup.

Fans' View

Fan’s View: Through different eyes

Scott Ellis has been through a lot of changes, including his take on Philadelphia Union.

Daily news roundups

News roundups: Stewart supports Curtin, Penn FC continues streak, Liverpool tops Roma

Plus: Grant Wahl releases his MLS Ambition Rankings, Toronto FC is set to finish out the CCL, and more.

A View from Afar / Union

Two Union problems, or why real soccer is not a video game

Right now, the Union seem defined by their attackers’ lack of movement off the ball and the youth of their back line.

Player of the Week

Players of the Week: Selmir Miscic and Patrick Bohui

The two Union Academy teenagers are in Italy this week with the U16 boys U.S. National Team after some fine play for the academy.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Disastrous start, new signings make good, NCAA changes, more

The Union should acquire Tommy Mac, more on the Union’s poor start, Champions League news, and more.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Player ratings

Player ratings: FC Dallas 2-0 Philadelphia Union

The Union had their worst display of the season so far. How low can the player ratings go?

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

News Roundup: Union lose, MLS goal frenzy, and Morocco surprisingly unprepared

Also- Serie A is interesting, US Soccer tries to fix the NCAA, coaching rumors, and … Ken Tribbett?

Union match reports

Match report: FC Dallas 2-0 Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union’s attacking problems continued in a 2-0 loss at Dallas, with CJ Sapong’s goalline effort palmed away by Jimmy Maurer moments before Auston Trusty was called for a penalty that Mauro Diaz tucked away.

Match previews

Match preview: FC Dallas vs. Philadelphia Union

As the Union head to Texas to face FC Dallas, Nick Fishman takes a look at what to expect Saturday evening in Frisco. Is this the week Philly rights the ship?