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Commentary

Commentary

The Messi paradox revisited: The Union’s humiliation

by Chris Gibbons × on August 17, 2023 at 10:15 am × 34 comments

Mr. All3Points expounds on what a humiliating night in Chester means for the Union as a whole.

Commentary

The mountain, Messi, and beyond

by Blake Zuschnitt × on August 15, 2023 at 10:00 am × 15 comments

Blake Zuschnitt reflects on the Philadelphia Union’s journey from inception to hosting Lionel Messi.

Commentary

The Messi paradox

by Chris Gibbons × on July 20, 2023 at 10:00 am × 40 comments

Chris Gibbons thinks about Lionel Messi’s arrival on MLS’s shores.

Commentary

History between America and Mexico provides background for Leagues Cup

by Tim Jones × on July 19, 2023 at 10:13 am × 6 comments

Former history teacher Tim Jones delves into historic conflicts between Mexico and the United States to set the stage for the tournament that starts on Friday.

Analysis / Commentary

Best goals so far

by Blake Zuschnitt × on July 13, 2023 at 1:00 pm × 5 comments

As the MLS season nears a monthlong break, Blake Zuschnitt looks at some of the best goals scored by the Union this season.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

The intriguing role of Union II loanee Carlos Rojas

by Tim Jones × on July 12, 2023 at 9:42 am × 5 comments

Tim Jones has noticed something interesting about Union II’s defensive center midfield spot.

Commentary

The change strip: Summer update

by Thomas Hill × on June 29, 2023 at 1:15 pm × 3 comments

A look at some of the hot, new kit redesigns that are beginning to drop.

Commentary

Analyzing Union II’s recent goalkeeper signing

by Tim Jones × on June 28, 2023 at 9:33 am × 5 comments

Tim Jones focuses in on the signing of 17-year-old Andrew Rick from the Union Academy.

Commentary / The Overlap / Union

The Overlap: More miscellany

by Jeremy Lane × on June 27, 2023 at 10:00 am × 9 comments

Jeremy Lane has a[nother] potpourri of takes after a[nother] comfortable Union win.

Analysis / Commentary / Opinion / US / US Soccer / USMNT / USMNT

Mistakes give opportunity to wisdom

by Blake Zuschnitt × on June 23, 2023 at 11:00 am × 5 comments

Exploring what the future could hold for Gregg Berhalter at the helm of the U.S. Men’s National Team and how a player like Giovanni Reyna can fit into the system.