Preseason Recap: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Toronto FC
C.J. Sapong’s goal powered the Union to a 1-0 win over Toronto in their last preseason game of 2016.
Articles written by: Peter Andrews
Peter Andrews has covered the Union since 2014. He is PSP's former managing editor.
Union match reports
Commentary
2015 vs. 2016: A stronger roster at (almost) every position
With Ilsinho in the fold, Peter Andrews goes position-by-position to see how the Union have gotten better (or worse!) over the course of the offseason.
Union match reports
Preseason match recap: Rowdies 0-2 Union
The Union notched their first win of 2016 behind a pair of assists from Ilsinho and a solid defensive performance.
Commentary / MLS
On “free agency” and the future of MLS
Peter Andrews on how the limited grant of free agency in the most recent CBA presents a danger to the league’s status as a “single entity” under the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Union match reports
Match Report: San Jose Earthquakes 1-2 Philadelphia Union
Conor Casey proved to be the difference in San Jose, coming off the bench to bag a brace and bring the Union a 2-1 win at Avaya Stadium.
Commentary
Commissioner’s picks: The Union
The Commissioner’s pair of All Star picks are out. Peter Andrews has some Union pairs for your consideration.
Movie Review
I watched United Passions so you don’t have to
What’s worse than watching the Union? Watching a movie about FIFA, sponsored by FIFA. Peter Andrews has a very thorough review.
Commentary
A game of cups
As the “reigning finalists” prepare to enter U.S. Open Cup action tonight, Peter Andrews ponders how the Union should approach the competition.
Commentary
The trouble with tifo
Recently, at both PPL Park and Red Bull Arena, the Sons of Ben have been required to remove tifo displays. Peter Andrews examines these incidents and what they say about the image-obsessed nature of MLS clubs.
Union match reports
Match report: New York Red Bulls 0-2 Philadelphia Union
The Red Bulls hit the post twice in the first half, but CJ Sapong’s second half re-introduction to the team sparked the Union to a 2-0 win. It was Philadelphia’s first victory at Red Bull Arena and their first road win of 2015.
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