Giliano Wijnaldum has earned a starting role and why the change in Union fortunes is all about Haris Medunjanin.
Author: Steven Whisler
News roundup: Steady Haris, midseason awards, top league leaps, more
The new Union captain brings a cool hand to the midfield and why is it so hard for second tier players to make the jump to MLS?
Match report: New York Red Bulls 1 (5) – 1 (3) Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia had the Red Bulls on the ropes but failed to capitalize before falling in a shootout in yet another epic Open Cup match.
News roundup: Picault’s spotlight, NASL soccer city, Gold Cup roster postures, more
Fafa Picault’s play is earning praise, Gold Cup roster snubs and opportunism, Euro stars invest in San Diego, and the summer Champions League qualifiers you’ve never heard of.
Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. Union
The Union need a win. D.C. comes to town fresh off a slump-busting midweek win over Atlanta. Can the Union take the season series at home on Saturday?
News roundup: Straight reds, Steel-City, leaky kits, more
Derrick Jones’ straight red was hardly surprising, the Steel take on a struggling rival, Pfeffer living the co-ed life, charges have been dropped against Sheanon Williams, and all your daily news.