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Match preview: Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union

by Sean Griswold × on July 2, 2021 at 10:30 am × 4 comments

The Union will head down to the Music City to face Nashville SC for the first time. Get your guitars out ’cause it’s time to jam.

The Change Strip: Chicago, Italy, and Madison

by Thomas Hill × on July 1, 2021 at 11:00 am × 1 comment

Thomas Hill breaks down the latest in soccer aesthetics with the return of The Change Strip.

All Three Points / Featured / Podcasts

All Three Points podcast: Catching up

by Jeremy Lane × on July 1, 2021 at 10:00 am × 0 comments

It’s been a while, but they’re back! Chris and Jeremy talk Atlanta, Columbus, Chicago, and take some quickfire questions from Twitter.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Tommy Wilson promoted, MLS vs Lisa MX skills challenge, Euro quarterfinals set

by Gabriel Zabala × on June 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm × 3 comments

Plus, Messi is a free agent, but Barca are confident he won’t end up in Chester.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union U15s advance in MLS NEXT, England vs Germany, Argentina cruise past Bolivia

by Sean Griswold × on June 29, 2021 at 9:18 am × 4 comments

The Euro 2020 group stage wraps up today, after a dramatic Round of 16 games yesterday. Copa America has concluded its group stage, with the favorites easily advancing. Javier Hernandez has won his 3rd MLS Player of the Week award, and Quinn Sullivan is up for MLS Goal of the Week.

Analysis / Featured / Tactical Analysis / Union

Match analyses: Columbus and Chicago

by Jeremy Lane × on June 28, 2021 at 4:45 pm × 8 comments

It’s been a busy week in Unionland, with three games packed in. As a result, Jeremy Lane gives you a two-fer today, with analysis of both the home win over Columbus and the road draw against Chicago.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 3 – 3 Chicago Fire

by Jim O'Leary × on June 28, 2021 at 3:44 pm × 7 comments

An early and unlucky own goal made what should have been a meaningless interval into an important test for young players.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union draw in Chicago, Euro 2020 knockout rounds, Copa America group stage end

by Sean Griswold × on June 28, 2021 at 2:43 pm × 1 comment

The Union played to an exciting 3-3 draw against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night, while the rest of the league was in action over the weekend. The Portland Timbers have accused a Minnesota player of racial abuse, with an investigation coming. The Euro 2020 knockout rounds have started, and some surprising results are already coming out.