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Commentary / Union

The schedule isn’t easy, it’s just a soft opening

The Union’s schedule has been front-loaded with teams low on the table, allowing the Union to extend their pre-season into the actual season.

Analysis / Union

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 1–0 Columbus Crew

The Union beat the Columbus Crew on Saturday, 1–0, continuing a five-game winning streak. But the Crew made for a harder game than previous opponents.

Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Columbus Crew

Stephen Speer shares his pictures from the Union’s fifth consecutive win.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Elliott in Team of the Week, Campana wins Player of the Week, Leipzig defeat Hoffenheim

The Union earned another win over the weekend, while they’ll head to Toronto looking to stay unbeaten. Leonardo Campana is the MLS Player of the Week, while Jack Elliott joined him in the Team of the Week.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Columbus Crew

Sean Griswold hands out grades from the Union’s win over the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0-1 Columbus Crew 2

Nine Union first-teamers started for the reserves, but the visitors left Subaru Park with a narrow victory.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union keep winning, LAFC lose to Galaxy, Man City and Liverpool draw

Plus, more action from MLS and the USWNT dominates a friendly.

Union / Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Columbus Crew

An early own goal was all the Union needed to collect three points, scoring no goals of their own despite the significant investments that started on the front line.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew

New striker Mikael Uhre is expected to get his first start with the Union when they play host to Columbus Crew on Saturday evening.

Commentary

Player development, organizational culture, and winning

Tim Jones takes a look at the role winning plays in developing the Union organization’s young players.