The Union Academy started off September strong, while U.S. soccer faces a new court battle. Three Cuban players have defected to Canada after their match there, and 63,000 fans watched women’s soccer in England over the weekend.
Author: Sean Griswold
Match report: Bethlehem Steel 3 – 3 North Carolina FC
The Bethlehem Steel and North Carolina FC fought to a 3-3 draw Saturday night. An exciting match from the begining, the Steel were able to fight back from 2 different 2-goal defecits to take a point on the road. This match starts an important upcoming road trip for the Steel and their playoff hopes.
News roundup: Union win, Steel draw, USMNT lose to Mexico (again)
The Union earned a 3-0 win over Pumas UNAM in a friendly on Saturday while the Bethlehem Steel played to a 3-3 draw in North Carolina. The USMNT lost once again to Mexico, this time 3-0. The Philly Unity Cup play-in games took place over the weekend, and Robert Lewandowski explains theres more to life in soccer.
News roundup: Union earn MLS honors, Americans abroad, no move for Neymar
Numerous Union players and coach Jim Curtin received MLS honors after Saturday’s 3-1 win over Atlanta United. Neymar is staying put at PSG, for now. An update on your favorite USMNTers in Europe as well as the USMNT roster for their September friendlies.
News roundup: Przybylko makes Team of the Week, Carli Lloyd and the NFL, Kylian Mbappé injured
Kacper Przybylko was the star Saturday night, and he makes the MLS Team of the Week for his performance. Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined 3 weeks with an injury while Carli Lloyd is exploring becoming an NFL kicker. Teams in Germany are appealing losses to Hamburg for an odd reason.
News roundup: Union win, Steel lose, Washington Spirit sell-out Audi Field
The Union earn a win while the Steel lose a wild match. The Washington Spirit sold out Audi Field while Manchester United struggles at home. The rest of the action from MLS rivalry week recapped here.