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Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 1 – 0 Deportivo Saprissa

by Chris Gibbons × on April 13, 2021 at 10:41 am × 6 comments

Some insights into the Union’s declarative opening match in the CONCACAF Champion’s League, featuring formations and swagger.

This guy's certainly earned his place.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union vs Saprissa tomorrow, USWNT partial deal, UEFA Champions League

by Sean Griswold × on April 13, 2021 at 9:39 am × 2 comments

The Union are getting ready for Saprissa again, while the rest of the league is preparing for the regular season to resume on Friday. Kyle Beckerman has a new job, while Barcelona has passed Real Madrid as the worlds most valuable club.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union face Saprissa again, MLS clubs wrapping up preseason, USWNT win streak ends

by Sean Griswold × on April 12, 2021 at 9:44 am × 1 comment

The Union are preparing for the second leg of Champions League against Saprissa on Wednesday night, while the rest of MLS clubs are wrapping up preseason. There were a number of big games in Spain and England, with a few USMNT players finding the net. The USWNT’s win streak came to an end Sunday against Sweden.

Casa Soccer League / Local Leagues

CASA Soccer League: Spring Matchweek 4

by Paul Catrino Jr. × on April 9, 2021 at 11:00 am × 0 comments

A top to bottom round up of CASA’s action from last weekend, Philly’s largest recreational league.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union win in CCL, USMNT back into FIFA’s Top 20

by Ben O'Brien × on April 9, 2021 at 9:00 am × 4 comments

All the news that’s fit to print (about soccer).

CONCACAF Champions League / Player ratings

Player ratings: Deportivo Saprissa 0-1 Philadelphia Union

by Sean Griswold × on April 8, 2021 at 10:15 am × 15 comments

Sean Griswold hands out the first report card of the season after the Union’s big victory in Costa Rica last night.

CONCACAF Champions League / Union / Union match reports

Match Report: Deportivo Saprissa 0-1 Philadelphia Union

by Mike Servedio × on April 7, 2021 at 9:10 pm × 55 comments

The Union kicked off the 2021 season with a win against Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions League.

Analysis / Featured / MLS

PSP Kit Craziness 2021: Sweet Sixteen

by Thomas Hill × on April 7, 2021 at 10:32 am × 2 comments

The next round of our ongoing aesthetic showdown.

Match preview: Deportivo Saprissa vs Philadelphia Union

by Andrew Speizman × on April 7, 2021 at 10:30 am × 7 comments

The Union head down to Costa Rica for the first round of the Concacaf Champions League and their first crack at international competition.

Analysis / Breaking News

A rule change for the ages

by Chris Gibbons × on April 6, 2021 at 10:52 am × 13 comments

A major change to Major League Soccer’s substitution rule occurred yesterday. It’s a ray of sunshine for many who follow the league.