Assessing the risk of a thin Union defensive bench
The departures of Stuart Findlay in July of 2022 and Damion Lowe in August of 2024 have elements of similarity but create differences in risk to the Union.
Articles written by: Tim Jones
Still learning soccer after nearly five decades. A southwestern Ohio buckeye transplanted to Chester County. Used to teach history, enjoys new ideas, sometimes bakes bread, is a sports fan, and loves apparently unconnected connections.
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2025’s Union roster build: A report “before Labor Day”
We summarize the current state of nee year’s roster.
Match Reports / Union II
Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1 (5)- (4) 1 Columbus Crew 2
In a contest between the Eastern Conference’s second and third place sides, Cavan Sullivan scored a goal and won the penalty kick shootout resulting from the draw to bring Philly level with FC Cincinnati on points although still in second on the first tiebreaker.
Analysis / Union
A sober look at the Union’s playoff chances
We explore the factors affecting the Philadelphia Union’s chances of making the playoffs.
Match Reports / Union II
Match report: Toronto FC II 4 – 2 Philadelphia Union II
Photo courtesy Philadelphia Union II Communications After a 55 minute lightning delay and during on-going rain, Sunday afternoon August 18 in York Ontario, Canada, Toronto FC II defeated Philadelphia Union II 4-2. 25-year-old Honduran Jesus Batiz opened the scoring in the 13th minute, beating Union II goal keeper Mike Sheridan […]
Match Reports / Union II
Match report: Philadelphia Union II 3 – 2 Chicago Fire FC II
Leandro Soria’s brace, keeper Mike Sheridan’s heroics, and CJ Olney finding David Vazquez for the winner late in stoppage time ended Union II’s losing streak late Saturday afternoon.
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A Philadelphia Union homegrown midfield trio
There is now a teenage threesome of attacking midfielders within the Union midfield’s deep reserves, and they have intriguing tactical potential together.
Roster News / Union
Philadelphia Union roster news
A new teenage homegrown midfielder signed, an older homegrown midfielder updated, and a future Haitian defensive midfielder signed.
Analysis
Leagues Cup group stage: The big story
Three of the top five Mexican seeds have been eliminated from 2024 Leagues Cup in penalty kick shootouts.
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