The Union may not be in action but several players made appearances for their national teams over the weekend. Euro 2020 kicked off, and Christian Eriksen is now stable and in the hospital. Copa America kicked off with a Brazil win against Venezuela.
Plus, news from international action all around the world.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Sunday night as the Philadelphia Union defeated the Portland Timbers in a cold, rainy but exciting game.
Sunday night showed a team taking advantage of a situation, rather than falling victim to one.
Soft competition made for soft grading, but still there were standouts in the Union’s home win on Sunday.
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.