George Diamond

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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.

USOC Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Indy Eleven

by George Diamond × on May 7, 2025 at 11:31 am × 5 comments

The Union return to the famed Lamar Hunt Open Cup amid a packed month of action.

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Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC

by George Diamond × on April 12, 2025 at 8:00 am × 2 comments

The Union travel to Citi Field to face rivals NYCFC after a blockbuster trade that sees them ship out their all-time leading scorer.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 0 – 0 Orlando City SC

by George Diamond × on April 7, 2025 at 10:00 am × 0 comments

Player ratings from the Union’s first draw of the season – a foul-filled and frustrating affair with Orlando.

Union / Union match reports

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.

CONMEBOL / Daily news roundups / Europe / Gold Cup / World / World Cup - International

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 × 6 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.