Eight Philadelphia Union Academy Products Called Up to US National Team
A quick look at what’s on the line for the eight Philadelphia Union academy products named to the US men’s national team this summer
A quick look at what’s on the line for the eight Philadelphia Union academy products named to the US men’s national team this summer
Union Academy Director Wilson goes to Charlotte FC
Mbaizo becomes the first active Union player to play in a World Cup. Plus, an update on today’s expansion draft.
After missing out on the 2018 tournament, the men’s national team is headed to Qatar in November.
Will Bedoya get run into the ground? Do the Union have enough depth? Will Glesnes give us all heart attacks? Is time to trade Fontana? And did you hear what Charlie Davies said? PSP’s Dan Walsh pops up to answer these questions.
The Union kept another clean sheet in the league, earning a 3-0 win over the Portland Timbers Sunday night. Several Union players were recognized for their performances over the weekend and from last season. Christian Pulisic is the first American male to play in and win the UEFA Champions League final. The USMNT fell to Switzerland Sunday 2-1 in a friendly.
The Union fell 2-1 to Inter Miami at their home opener on Saturday, while Union II earned a 4-2 win over Loudon United on Sunday. MLS history was made with Austin FC’s win, while Javier Hernandez stays hot. A couple of USMNT players with local ties got to raise trophies with their clubs.
The Scottish center back will compete to fill a Mark McKenzie-shaped hole in Philadelphia’s defense.
A couple of Union homegrowns made their European debuts this weekend, while another got his first call up to the USMNT. The SuperDraft happened over the week, with each team adding players except the Union. A couple of USMNT players made an impact for their clubs, while the USWNT eased past Colombia.
Tim Jones deciphers internet sources to explain how Belgian and Austrian first-division teams teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
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