Local youngsters Matt Real and Mark McKenzie have earned a spot on the U.S. U-18 roster and the Union are hanging on by a thread to playoff hopes.
Author: Steven Whisler
Player ratings: Atlanta United 3-0 Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union made their first visit to Atlanta’s shiny new stadium and got a Southern fried whooping. How did the performances stack up?
News roundup: Pontius breaks through, no Almiron, NYCFC stadium bid, USSF drama, more
Chris Pontius finally scores, Miguel Almiron will be out for Atlanta versus the Union, and a whole bunch of hubbub from the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Youth and pride: If not now, when?
Shana Tovah! Steve Whisler rings in the Jewish New Year with all sorts of disbelief about the Union’s resistance to play their best young prospects.
News roundup: Andre Blake multimillion dollar transfer to EPL killed due to arcane permit rule
Jamaican players can’t move to Europe thanks to their low FIFA ranking, Jay Heaps gets the ax, MLS is considers changing playoff format, USWNT heads to Cinci, and much more.
Match preview: New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia heads to New Jersey for the last time this season. Will the kids get a chance to show what they can do against a rival side?