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News roundup: Union try to find points in Toronto

by Adam Schorr × on August 23, 2017 at 9:00 am × 9 comments

Wondo looking at more MLS records, European transfer sagas, and the rest of the day’s news.

The kids aren’t alright

by Peter Andrews × on August 22, 2017 at 11:15 am × 46 comments

The Union plan to build through their academy. But there’s no proof the current staff can manage young players once they’re ready for first-team minutes. Peter Andrews on the regression of the Union’s youngsters this season.

Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC

by Chris Gibbons × on August 22, 2017 at 10:30 am × 8 comments

With the playoffs an ever-narrowing point of light in the distance, the Philadelphia Union try and rebound from their weekend collapse on the road again against the best team in MLS, Toronto FC.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Jack Elliott

by Steven Whisler × on August 22, 2017 at 9:45 am × 2 comments

For his first MLS goal plus an assist and the type of defensive performance fans have come to expect, Jack Elliott is your Player of the Week.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Snatching defeat, beware the Reds, Elliott accolades, more

by Steven Whisler × on August 22, 2017 at 9:05 am × 8 comments

The reviews come in from a back-breaking loss in San Jose and the Union look ahead to their midweek date versus a historically-dominant Toronto FC.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on August 21, 2017 at 12:12 pm × 11 comments

Goals off set piece scrambles nearly helped the Union pull off a rare road win, but a few systemic issues remain to be solved before a showdown with Toronto FC.