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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 previews

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.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union ready for Saprissa, MLS concussion subs, UEFA Champions League today

by Sean Griswold × on April 6, 2021 at 9:37 am × 1 comment

The Union are travelling to Costa Rica to take on Saprissa in their first ever Champions League match. Speaking of Champions League, the quaterfinals kick off in Europe today. MLS is set to trial concussion subs during the 2021 season.

Union

CONCACAF Champions League, explained

by Jim O'Leary × on April 5, 2021 at 11:15 am × 5 comments

Whether this is the first time you’re noticing the competition, or explaining it to someone new to soccer, Jim O’Leary tells you everything you need to know ahead of Wednesdays’ historic match.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union bring back Colin, Bobby Wood joins Salt Lake, Christian Pulisic hurt again

by Sean Griswold × on April 5, 2021 at 10:56 am × 5 comments

The Union added 2 new players to the roster as they prepare for Saprissa in the Champions League. MLS teams continue on in preseason, with Salt Lake adding Bobby Wood. There were some big games in Europe that did not disappoint, but Christian Pulisic picked up another injury.