Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 4–1 Columbus Crew SC
Jeremy Lane analyzes what looked like a slow start to the 2023 season, then turned out to be a continuation of 2022, in the best possible way.
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In pictures: Philadelphia Union 4-1 Columbus Crew SC
PSP photographer Howie Pollard was pitchside for the Union’s convincing season-opening win.
Player ratings / Union
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 4-1 Columbus Crew
A complete team performance like the Union turned in on Saturday night makes individual player ratings a little abstract. But there were still things to notice from individual performances, and these player ratings reflect hat.
Union match reports
Match report: Philadelphia Union 4-1 Columbus Crew SC
Braces from Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza handed the Union a comfortable victory as the 2023 MLS season kicked off.
MLS / Union
What’s new in MLS this year?
Peter Andrews runs down some of the big changes coming to MLS this year, including a new TV deal, a new competition, and a new playoff structure.
Match previews / Union
Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew SC
Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew SC meet to kick off the 2023 season at Subaru Park on Saturday night.
Roundtable / Union
Preseason roundtable: PSP writers’ expectations for the 2023 Union
PSP’s writers gather to kick off our coverage of the season with a discussion of the biggest questions facing the team on the eve of the 2023 MLS season.
Commentary
The Change Strip: Reviewing the new MLS kits
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Commentary / Union
The direction is to rise
PSP’s season preview continues, with Chris Gibbons exploring what the Union can learn from last season.
Analysis / Philadelphia Union II
Where is MLS NEXT Pro’s game schedule?
With the schedule release lagging, Tim Jones examines what the MLS NEXT Pro season might look like.
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