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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.

Analysis / For Pete's Sake

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union vs. Miami and Atlanta

by Peter Andrews × on April 29, 2021 at 12:30 pm × 5 comments

PSP’s Peter Andrews takes a look at how counterattacking soccer has defined the Union’s last two matches.

Commentary / The Overlap / Union

The Overlap: Speed

by Jeremy Lane × on April 29, 2021 at 12:00 pm × 14 comments

They say speed kills. But it all depends on what you’re used to.

Commentary / Featured / MLS / Uncategorized / Union

Kit Craziness: Wrap-up

by Thomas Hill × on April 29, 2021 at 11:30 am × 0 comments

PSP’s Kit Craziness wraps up with a look at the winning jersey, and a recap of the inaugural tournament.

Photo by Earl Gardner

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jim Curtin to Salzburg rumors, Man City’s comeback win in Champions League

by Ben O'Brien × on April 29, 2021 at 9:00 am × 5 comments

Plus, early power rankings and a big signing for Toronto FC.

Player ratings: Atlanta United 0-3 Philadelphia Union

by Peter Andrews × on April 28, 2021 at 10:30 am × 39 comments

Peter Andrews hands out the grades after a massive win for the Union in the Concacaf Champions League.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union beat Atlanta, Toronto falls to Cruz Azul, Pulisic scores in Champions League

by Gabriel Zabala × on April 28, 2021 at 9:42 am × 6 comments

Plus, Bayern gets a new manager, and Toronto gets a visitor at training.