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A job well done, but far from finished

by Jim O'Leary × on November 17, 2020 at 12:30 pm × 1 comment

The Union deserve every ounce of credit they’re getting for their Supporter’s Shield-winning 2020 season. But the post season awaits, and that’s what really matters.

Jim Curtin named 2020 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year

by Jim O'Leary × on November 17, 2020 at 10:47 am × 13 comments

After votes from MLS players, clubs, and the media were counted Jim Curtin has been recognized as the best coach in MLS for the 2020 season.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Blake wins Goalkeeper of the Year, Mbazio in action for Cameroon, USMNT beats Panama

by Sean Griswold × on November 17, 2020 at 8:35 am × 11 comments

Andre Blake won the 2020 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award in a landslide, while Brenden Aaronson narrowly lost out on Young Player of the Year. Olivier Mbazio started for Cameroon yesterday, while the USMNT earned a win over Panama.

Philadelphia Union II

Offseason updates from Union II

by Tim Jones × on November 16, 2020 at 1:30 pm × 3 comments

Tim Jones consolidates what tidbits there are this offseason regarding Philadelphia Union II activity.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union end of season awards, MLS playoffs, USMNT vs Panama

by Sean Griswold × on November 16, 2020 at 12:52 pm × 1 comment

The Union are still eyeing a second trophy this season, while we take a look at what worries each team heading into the playoffs. The international break is in full swing, with the USMNT facing Panama today and the USWNT facing the Netherlands later this month.

History / Philadelphia Soccer History / Uncategorized

A tale of two titles

by Steve Holroyd × on November 13, 2020 at 11:30 am × 4 comments

The Union aren’t the first Philadelphia soccer team to win silverware. Steve Holroyd looks at the differences between now and 1973, when the Philadelphia Atoms captured the NASL title.