Analysis

Analysis

Is it time to worry about this Union attack?

Blake Zuschnitt takes a close look at the Union’s attack this season and provides insight on if it’s a reason for concern.

Analysis / Tactics Talk / USMNT

All right and getting narrow: two thoughts on tactics

The Union changed their right-sided attack on Saturday, and gave one author flashbacks to the USMNT’s loss against Holland

Analysis

Four different looks inside the development pipeline

Tim Jones examines some storylines involving the Union’s developing players, including the week’s news in MLS NEXT Pro.

Analysis

Looking ahead to possible international call-ups

Tim Jones examines how the Union’s probable 2023 international call-ups will stretch both professional rosters thin, especially in late May and early June.

Analysis / MLS

Diving into the new MLS playoff format

Blake Zuschnitt takes a closer look at the new MLS playoff format for the 2023 season and discuss what it could mean for teams.

Analysis

The mysteries of MLS’s roster rules and regulations

Tim Jones digs in on how the Union’s roster fits within MLS’s rules.

Analysis / Featured / Union

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 4–1 Columbus Crew SC

Jeremy Lane analyzes what looked like a slow start to the 2023 season, then turned out to be a continuation of 2022, in the best possible way.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Where is MLS NEXT Pro’s game schedule?

With the schedule release lagging, Tim Jones examines what the MLS NEXT Pro season might look like.

Analysis / Union

Summarizing the Union’s last four preseason scrimmages

With the MLS season close at hand, Tim Jones puts a bow on the Union’s preseason.

Analysis

First-team contract situations

Now that the 2023 first team roster is more or less set, Tim Jones details what is discoverable about everyone’s contracts.