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.
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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.
Newer thoughts about Philadelphia Union II’s 2021 competitive platform
Recent USL announcements cast doubt on a possible MLS U23 Reserve League in 2021, but hints are emerging that Union II will play a meaningful developmental schedule.
Match analysis: LAFC 3-3 Philadelphia Union
One of the most entertaining Union matches of all time saw the visitors steal points in LA. Here’s how they did it.
Night games and narratives
The opaque mathematics of television broadcast scheduling means some people may not have seen what happened on Sunday Night. But that’s no excuse for letting pre-conceived notions of “good” teams dictate how they talk about the game.
The battle for supremacy in the East
The Union remain at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. But there is a lot of work left to do if they want to stay there.