The Philly Soccer Page

News roundup: Fans allowed in PA stadiums, Cory Burke “in transit”, Red Bulls’ new coach

by John Osborn × on October 7, 2020 at 9:22 am × 5 comments

Also, José Andrés Martínez staying in Philly, USL midfielder suspended six games, Özil offers to pay Gunnersaurus’ salary, more.

Match analysis: Toronto FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union

by Chris Gibbons × on October 6, 2020 at 1:37 pm × 11 comments

The Cliff of Union Despair apparated into existence again Saturday. Fans weren’t happy with a listless performance, but there are reasons why it happened.

Breaking News / Union

Breaking News: Fans to be allowed to return to Subaru Park this season

by Jim O'Leary × on October 6, 2020 at 12:12 pm × 10 comments

Up to 2,775 fans may be allowed to watch the Union in-person for upcoming home games.

Feature / Philadelphia Union II

How to measure the success of the Union II’s 2020 season

by Sara Griswold × on October 6, 2020 at 10:16 am × 0 comments

With the club’s worst season in five years, how exactly were the Union II successful this year?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Aaronson transfer appears done, MLS international call ups, transfer window closes

by Sean Griswold × on October 6, 2020 at 9:03 am × 10 comments

Brenden Aaronson appears set to move to RB Salzburg in January after undergoing a medical. A number of MLS players were called up to their national teams, but not all will be reporting due to the pandemic. Speaking of the pandemic, it didn’t stop some of the biggest clubs from making moves on Decision Day.

Uncategorized / USL Match report

Match report: Union II 1-2 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

by Andrew Speizman × on October 5, 2020 at 2:57 pm × 1 comment

The Union II finish off their season with a tough 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

A very close look at Union II’s 2020 players

by Tim Jones × on October 5, 2020 at 11:04 am × 4 comments

Tim Jones discusses the Union II players whose two-year trial period is expiring, and those who have made significant contributions to the season.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union and Union II lose, Ben Olsen in trouble, American firsts in Europe

by Sean Griswold × on October 5, 2020 at 10:41 am × 13 comments

The Union and Union II both fell to 2-1 scorelines Saturday night, to Toronto FC and Pittsburgh Riverhounds respectively. Gonazalo Higuain won’t solve all of Inter Miami’s problems. It was a big weekend for USMNT and USWNT players in Europe, with a number debuting and starting for new clubs.