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Commentary

The Union ship of Theseus: Revisited

Revisiting an old paradox about what it means to support a team.

Commentary

Early 2023 hiccup shows how good the Union have been

PSP writer James Nalton explores how the Union’s defeat in the Concacaf semifinal second leg might be disappointing but is an indicator of the level of success fans expect from the team — a reflection of the level of success they’ve achieved in recent years.

Union match reports

Match report: Los Angeles FC 3-0 (4-1 aggregate) Philadelphia Union

For the second time in three seasons, the Union’s hopes of continental glory faded in the semifinals, this time in a passive loss to an MLS rival.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: LAFC vs Philadelphia Union

Jeremy Lane previews the second leg of the Union’s Concacaf Champions League semifinal against LAFC.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Five new Union II professionals

It is time to introduce and discuss Philadelphia Union II’s professional players who are new for 2023.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Atlanta United 2 1-0 Philadelphia Union II

In an otherwise even match, a moment of quality from MLS NEXT Pro’s current leading scorer created a chance for a teammate that sent Union II to defeat 1-0.

Footy on the Telly / Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly 4/29 – 5/5

LAFC v Union second leg Tues.; Rangers v Celtic Sunday; Leicester v Everton Monday; Arsenal v Chelsea Tues.; City v W Ham Wed. B&H v Man U Thurs. More listings & greater detail at Livesoccertv.com/schedules

Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Los Angeles FC

Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League semi-final match between the Philadelphia Union and LAFC hosted at Subaru Park.

Analysis / US Soccer / USMNT

US Soccer’s new sporting director and the USMNT head coaching search

Blake Zuschnitt breaks down the USMNT manager possibilities in light of US Soccer’s hiring of Matt Crocker as sporting director.

Match Report

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Los Angeles FC

Kellyn Acosta’s stoppage-time goal canceled out Daniel Gazdag’s penalty in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League semifinal.