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Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 0 – 2 New York City FC

by Chris Gibbons × on May 4, 2021 at 10:22 am × 14 comments

There’s a thin line between chippy and dirty. Did Jose Martinez just cross it for good?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union vs Atlanta, MLS week 3 takeaways, Man City vs PSG

by Sean Griswold × on May 4, 2021 at 8:58 am × 1 comment

The Union are preparing for leg 2 of the Champions League against Atlanta United tonight, while leg 2 of the UEFA Champions League semifinals kicks off this afternoon. Owen Otasowie got a run out for Wolves, while Brunley fell to West Ham.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 0-2 NYCFC

by Sean Griswold × on May 3, 2021 at 9:45 am × 8 comments

It was another dismal outing for the Union at home as they were defeated 2-0 by NYCFC. Check PSP’s ratings to see how the squad faired.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union lose to NYCFC, MLS Champions League teams struggle, Brenden Aaronson wins trophy at Salzburg

by Sean Griswold × on May 3, 2021 at 9:15 am × 4 comments

The Union fell at home again, this time 2-0 to NYCFC. Union II also tasted defeat on the road in Pittsburgh, 4-2. There was a lot of takeaways in MLS action from Saturday, with CCL teams struggling mightly. Fan protests postponed Man U – Liverpool as fans breached the pitch before warmups.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 0-2 New York City FC

by Peter Andrews × on May 1, 2021 at 9:32 pm × 27 comments

An early goal from Jesus Medina and a red card for Jose Martinez led to the Union’s second straight home defeat in MLS play.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC

by Sean Griswold × on April 30, 2021 at 11:35 am × 12 comments

The Union face a familiar opponent in NYCFC this Saturday at 7:30pm. Philadelphia will be looking for its first win of the MLS season, while New York looks for its first road win.