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Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Alianza FC

Sean Griswold previews the Union’s home match against Alianza FC in a do-or-die match in the Concacaf Champions League.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1–0 Chicago Fire FC

Jeremy Lane wonders, was that even a game of soccer?

Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Chicago Fire FC

A pictorial of the Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire FC match played on March 11, 2023 at Subaru Park.

Union / Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Chicago Fire

Joaquin Torres rescued three points with a late winner as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 1-0.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC

Philadelphia Union look to reassert themselves in MLS league play, while the Fire look to build on a solid opening game.

Footy on the Telly / Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly 3/10 – 3/17

Union play Saturday and Tuesday; Real Madrid vs Liverpool Wednesday; Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick’s Friday. More listings and additional details at livesoccertv.com/schedules

Commentary

Chris Donovan: The Union’s straw man

Sometimes all it takes to codify an opinion is a straw man. Enter Chris Donovan.

Commentary / The Overlap / Union

The Overlap: Becoming a one-team fan

Jeremy Lane charts his path to becoming a one-team fan.

Analysis

Looking ahead to possible international call-ups

Tim Jones examines how the Union’s probable 2023 international call-ups will stretch both professional rosters thin, especially in late May and early June.

Union match reports

Match report: Alianza FC 0-0 Philadelphia Union

In their return to the Concacaf Champions League, the Union played out a scoreless draw with their Salvadorean hosts.