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Analysis / Union II

Which opponent might Union II choose?

Photo Marjorie Elzey We have vague memories of a headline temporarily flashing past our eyes on the MLS NEXT Pro website Sunday evening after Decision Day had finished in the east. It said  the details of which eastern conference teams would be playing which and when in the first round […]

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC

George Diamond grades the players in a historical Union win following their Shield-clinching victory on Saturday.

All Three Points

All 3 Points Podcast: Episode 12

The Philadelphia Union, fresh off their worst week of the 2025 season, turned in one of their best weeks of the campaign. They first went to the District and thumped DC United 6-0 and, following some fortuitous results elsewhere, took down New York City FC at home to win the Supporter’s Shield.

Match Reports / Union II

MLS NEXT Pro “Decision Day” Match Report: Philadelphia Union II 4 – 3 New York City FC II

Union II came away with all three points against New York City FC II on MLS NEXT Pro decision day.

Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 1-0 New York City FC

Pictures of the Union’s Supporters’ Shield winning night at Subaru Park.

Match Report

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1 – 0 NYCFC

The Philadelphia Union have won the 2025 MLS Supporters’ Shield, claiming the league’s best regular-season record for the second time in club history after Saturday’s 1-0 win over New York City FC.

Match previews / Union

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union v. New York City FC

The Union look to win its second ever Supporters’ Shield in a tilt with NYCFC at Subaru Park at 7:30 tonight.

Analysis / Union

 The current Supporters’ Shield competition and a related speculation

Photo Ryan McElroy Inter Miami’s 5-3 loss Tuesday night to Chicago Fire FC changed the Philadelphia Union’s chances of winning the 2025 Supporters’ Shield. Philadelphia no longer must win out. Words and a chart follow. Were Philadelphia to earn four more points with a win and a draw, they would […]

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player Ratings: DC United 0 – 6 Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union’s demolition of DC United netted some high scores for the Boys in Blue.

Commentary

Three points: C Sullivan, Westfield, & the Shield

Three points on Monday night. What if City group were to move Cavan Sullivan? Westfield’s scores at his World Cup, and The Supporters’ Shield race.