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Match report: Birmingham Legion 0-2 Bethlehem Steel

by Tim Jones × on March 11, 2019 at 11:07 am × 7 comments

Bethlehem Steel FC began its serious experiment with youth successfully in northern Alabama Sunday, defeating expansion side Birmingham 2-0 on goals by Kacper Przybylko and Zach Zandi.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union lose, Steel win, and USWNT asks for their fair share (again)

by Jim O'Leary × on March 11, 2019 at 10:05 am × 13 comments

Plus: Diego Chara finds a new way to earn a card, Pulisic is doing fine, and a “shocking” development around the Qatar World Cup.

Union match reports

Match report: Sporting KC 2-0 Philadelphia Union

by Peter Andrews × on March 10, 2019 at 5:00 pm × 68 comments

Ten-man Philadelphia Union failed to turn up on the road, dropping a 2-0 decision to Sporting KC on Sunday afternoon.

Match previews

Match preview: Sporting Kansas City v. Philadelphia Union

by Steven Whisler × on March 8, 2019 at 10:30 am × 10 comments

The Union face a tired and hungry Sporting Kansas City side in the midwest on Sunday.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: I choose optimism

by Scott Pugh × on March 8, 2019 at 9:45 am × 25 comments

Despite a rough opening week for the Union, Scott Pugh remains positively positive.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union and Steel on the road for Sunday matches, a crazy Champions League week and Messi’s back

by Sara Griswold × on March 8, 2019 at 9:00 am × 6 comments

Plus, Man U is thriving with a VAR-assisted penalty while Man City is being investigated be UEFA for possible financial fair play violations.

Commentary / MLS / Union

It’s time for Derrick Jones

by Christian Sandler × on March 7, 2019 at 10:30 am × 39 comments

Why isn’t Derrick Jones in the mix?

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem 2019: a different system, new players, and five extra international slots

by Tim Jones × on March 7, 2019 at 10:00 am × 7 comments

Bethlehem has moved to a brand new fan base for 2019. Watching a player development side is not the same as watching a conventional one. Here’s what you need to know.