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Preseason match report: Philadelphia Union 0-1 Montreal Impact

by Christian Sandler × on February 16, 2019 at 7:31 pm × 14 comments

The Union couldn’t get on the board in Marco Fabian’s debut. Here’s our match report from a 1-0 preseason defeat to Montreal Impact.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union and Steel preseason match highlights, Brexit affects the Premier League and Valentine’s Day love

by Sara Griswold × on February 15, 2019 at 11:07 am × 2 comments

Plus, Gareth Bale might be suspended for up to 12 matches after his 100th Real Madrid goal celebration was actually an offensive gesture in Spain.

Preseason / Schedule news / Union

The 2019 Union broadcast schedule: Why no national love?

by Christian Sandler × on February 15, 2019 at 10:00 am × 10 comments

Why aren’t the Union on national TV?

Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem Steel players to watch in 2019

by Rob Simmons × on February 14, 2019 at 9:15 am × 5 comments

Rob Simmons looks at a few players worth keeping your eye on in 2019.

Commentary / Union

Breaking down the big shifts of the Union offseason

by Shayan Waseh × on February 13, 2019 at 10:00 am × 21 comments

Now, with less than a month left before opening day, the Union look like a different team. Breaking down that metamorphosis necessitates looking at the major shifts that happened in the recent offseason.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union beat Orlando, ManU lose to PSG, NJ’s First Lady takes over Sky Blue

by John Osborn × on February 13, 2019 at 9:00 am × 14 comments

Plus Peter Vermes on SKC not spending $, USWNT news, soccer in the Arctic, and more.

Analysis / Union

Meet the 4-4-2 diamond: A deep tactical analysis of the Union’s new formation

by Steven Whisler × on February 12, 2019 at 10:30 am × 25 comments

Philadelphia Union have thrown out the ol’ familiar 4-2-3-1 in favor of a high-pressing 4-4-2 diamond. What does that mean, and can it work for Jim Curtin’s team?