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.

Local / Ocean City Nor'easters / USL2 Eastern Conference

Ocean City Nor’easters: Historical 2024 Season in Review

George Diamond recaps the Ocean City Nor’easters record breaking 2024 season which included a third straight division title and a player honored with a USL2 Team of the Year placement.

Match previews / Union

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew

George Diamond considers fortunes ahead of Wednesday’s MLS rematch with Columbus.

Player ratings / Union

Leagues Cup Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 1 – Columbus Crew 3

George Diamond grades the Union Players’ performances in the Leagues Cup Semi-Final loss at Columbus.

Leagues Cup / Union / Union match reports

Leagues Cup Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1 (4) vs 1 (3) Mazatlán FC

George Diamond recaps the Quarter Final match-up between the Boys in Blue and Los Cañoneros.

Leagues Cup / Match previews / Uncategorized / Union

Leagues Cup Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati

George Diamond looks ahead to tonight’s first ever Leagues Cup Matchup between FC Cincinnati and the Union

Leagues Cup / Player ratings / Union

Leagues Cup Player Ratings Philadelphia Union 2 – Montreal Impact 0

Player-by-player breakdown of the Philadelphia Union victory over Club de Foot Montréal.

Leagues Cup / Match previews / Union

Leagues Cup Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Cruz Azul

George Diamond assesses futures in the first ever Leagues Cup match-up with Cruz Azul.

Match Reports / Philadelphia Union II / Union II

Match Report: Philadelphia Union II 0 – FC Cincinnati 2 1

George Diamond recounts the Union II’s recent defeat to FC Cincinnati 2.

Player ratings

Leagues Cup Player Ratings: Philadelphia 1 – Charlotte FC 0

George Diamond grades player performance’s from Saturday’s win over Charlotte in the Leagues Cup.

Ocean City Nor'easters / USL2 Eastern Conference

Ocean City Nor’easters open playoffs at home

The Mid-Atlantic Division champs will face off against the Northeast Division winners in this heavyweight USL-2 playoff matchup down the shore.