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• Glesnes extra-time golazo propels Union past Red Bulls
CHESTER, Pennsylvania — The Philadelphia Union were left frustrated for 120 minutes at Subaru Park on Saturday in their playoff opener against the New York Red Bulls. That is until Jakob Glesnes stepped up and played the hero. Glesnes’ long-range strike in the 123rd minute propelled the Union past the Red Bulls 1-0 and into ... Read more...2021
Red Bulls
• Super-strike lifts Philly past RBNY in MLS playoffs
Jakob Glesnes scored late in extra time and the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Union outlasted the seventh-seeded New York Red Bulls 1-0 in Round One of th...2021
Red Bulls
• MLS Playoff Preview: Union vs. Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls rode a strong run of late-season form to play their way into the MLS playoffs, and their reward is a road trip on Saturday to face one of the best home teams in the league. (2:30 p.m. Univision/TUDN/MSG+). The Philadelphia Union didn’t have as successful a 2021 regular season as ... Read more...2021
Red Bulls
• Union prepared for close playoff encounter with Red Bulls
The Philadelphia Union have continued to take promising steps in their overall development as an MLS franchise, but Jim Curtin’s side will hope Saturday’s playoff opener against rivals New York Red Bulls serves as a first step towards a deep run this fall. Saturday’s opening match of the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs pits the Union ... Read more...2021
Red Bulls
• Przybylko, Monteiro named to CONCACAF Champions League Best XI
The Philadelphia Union finished as one of the final four teams in the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League, and although they didn’t walk away with the tournament’s trophy, they did see two players named to the Best XI on Wednesday. Forward Kacper Przybylko and midfielder Jamiro Monteiro were named to the tournament’s Best XI, being the ... Read more...2021
CONCACAF Champions League
• Paxten Aaronson, Nathan Harriel shine as Union's Homegrown talents get rare starts

The Philadelphia Union took advantage of their match-in-hand on Saturday night in MLS play, even without seven players missing due to a combination of injury and international duty. Jim Curtin rewarded (...)...2021
• Przybylko nets pair to lift Union past Orlando
Kacper Przybylko scored twice to break a seven-match MLS scoring drought and lift the Philadelphia Union to a 3-1 victory over Orlando City....2021
Kacper Przybylko
• Club America beats Philadelphia, into CCL final
Club America eliminated the Philadelphia Union 4-0 on aggregate after a 2-0 win on Wednesday to reach the CONCACAF Champions League final....2021
Club America
• Short-handed Revs hold on to edge Union
Matt Polster scored in the 33rd minute and the 10-man New England Revolution held on for the 1-0 victory over the host Philadelphia Union on Friday....2021
Matt Polster
• PLL semifinals will be at Subaru Park on Sept. 5; tickets available
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/20/21 – From Press Release The Semifinals of the 2021 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) season, powered by Ticketmaster, will be hosted at Subaru Park on September 5th. The home of Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union, will host the league’s semifinal matchups in a Sunday doubleheader. “The city of Philadelphia has proven its appetite for professional […] T...2021
Premier Lacrosse League

• Paxten Aaronson, Nathan Harriel shine as Union's Homegrown talents get rare starts
The Philadelphia Union took advantage of their match-in-hand on Saturday night in MLS play, even without seven players missing due to a combination of injury and international duty. Jim Curtin rewarded (...)...2021
• Aaron Long to miss rest of 2021 after surgery for torn Achilles

Aaron Long will miss the rest of 2021 after undergoing surgery on Tuesday to repair the torn Achilles he suffered on Saturday in the New York Red Bulls loss to the Philadelphia Union. The 28-year-old (...)...2021
Aaron Long
• Aaron Long suffers potentially serious leg injury in Red Bulls loss to Union

Aaron Long jumped in the air in the final seconds of the New York Red Bulls 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union on what looked like a harmless challenge, but his reaction after he landed and attempted to (...)...2021
Aaron Long
• Amid injury crisis, Philadelphia Union stay defiant: "This group responds to adversity"
2021
• Andre Blake exits Philadelphia Union game with hand injury: "It's not good"
2020

Andre Blake
• Union Notes: Burke to return to Union, Wagner available from injury, and more

The Philadelphia Union has provided one of the versatile attacks in MLS this season, seeing many players chip in goals so far. Jim Curtin's attacking corps could also receive another major boost with a (...)...2020
• Fontana delivers again, this time in first start of MLS season

Anthony Fontana has had to wait for his time to impress in the Philadelphia Union midfield, but made the most of his first start this MLS season on Sunday night. With Alejandro Bedoya suspended due to (...)...2020
Alejandro Bedoya
• Gonzalo Higuain's missed penalty underscores Inter Miami's latest loss

If there was one moment that summed up Inter Miami's Saturday night, it was probably Gonzalo Higuain's poorly-taken penalty. Inter Miami suffered a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union at a rainy Subaru Park (...)...2020
Gonzalo Higuain
• Union Notes: Aaronson plays through injury, Blake continues to shine, and more

The Philadelphia Union already booked its place in the Round of 16 of the MLS is Back Tournament, but wanted to remain unbeaten in Orlando on Monday night. Jim Curtin's side did that with a 1-1 draw against (...)...2020
Back Tournament
• Major League Soccer's tournament plan like a 'luxurious prison' - Union's Bedoya
Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya likened Major League Soccer's plans for a tournament in Orlando to restart the season to living in a "luxurious prison." MLS suspended play on March 12 as the coronavirus pandemic began to affect cities throughout North America. However, ESPN sources recently said that the league was eyeing June 1 as the date for players and coaches to ...2020
Alejandro Bedoya

• Major League Soccer's tournament plan like a 'luxurious prison' - Union's Bedoya
2020

Alejandro Bedoya
• Bedoya: MLS tournament would be 'luxurious prison' for players
The Philadelphia Union's Alejandro Bedoya discusses the drawbacks of MLS's plan for an Orlando tournament....2020
Alejandro Bedoya
• Philadelphia Union's 'chief tattoo officer' search 'is not a stunt', VP says
The Philadelphia Union are currently looking to bring in a tattoo officer. The Philadelphia Union's search for a "Chief Tattoo Officer" is not a stunt, the MLS club's vice president of marketing says. The Union revealed last week that they are currently hiring for the position, with an official job listing for an individual or parlor to be "responsible for providi...2017
• MLS club Philadelphia Union have vacancy for 'Chief Tattoo Officer'
Philadelphia Union have taken the unusual step of hiring their very own in-house "tattoo officer." According to the job ad posted on the MLS club's official site, the role will largely entail assisting Union's playing staff with their various body art whims. With players from around the country and world in need of an artist, we're hiring a Chief Tattoo Officer Seriously...2017

• Philadelphia Union, US youth international GK Matt Freese agree to new contract
2021
• MLS Ticker: Union signs Martinez to new contract, Dynamo signs goalkeeper Morton, and more

Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez became a fan favorite for his aggressive style of play and was rewarded Wednesday with a new contract at the club. Following his breakout 2020 season, Martinez's (...)...2021
Jose Martinez
• Philadelphia Union and midfielder Jose Martinez agree to new contract
2021

Jose Martinez
• MLS Ticker: Wooten moves to Austria, Buttner leaves Revs, and more

The Philadelphia Union did not pick up the contract option on striker Andrew Wooten this offseason and he will now embark back to Europe to continue his professional career. Austrian Bundesliga side Flyeralarm (...)...2021
Austrian Bundesliga
• Philadelphia Union trade away SuperDraft picks to Nashville SC for allocation money
2021
• Philadelphia Union, forward Cory Burke agree to contract extension
2020

Cory Burke
• Sources: Philadelphia Union sign Paxten Aaronson to Homegrown contract | Tom Bogert
2020
• Sources: Philadelphia Union sign Paxten Aaronson to Homegrown contract | Tom Bogert
2020
• Philadelphia Union sign defender Nathan Harriel to Homegrown contract after trade with Orlando City SC
2020
• MLS is Back Tournament: NYCFC, Union favorites in Group A

The 2020 MLS is Back Tournament kicks off this week with Group A featuring two of the top teams the Eastern Conference has to offer. NYCFC and the Philadelphia Union come into this tournament off strong (...)...2020
Back Tournament

• Union Notes: Set pieces lead the way, Przybylko continues to score, and more

The Philadelphia Union grinded their way to three points last week in the Nation's Capital and followed that up with a stellar outing on Sunday at Subaru Park against the Portland Timbers. Jim Curtin's side (...)...2021
• Jim Curtin: Gabriel Heinze a 'sore loser' after Union's CCL win over Atlanta United

The Philadelphia Union protected their sizable first-leg lead over Atlanta United to the first Concacaf Champions League semifinal in club history, but the lopsided 4-1 aggregate result still had its (...)...2021
Gabriel Heinze
• Fontana burns Revs once again as Union win at Gillette Stadium

The Philadelphia Union continued their recent dominance over the New England Revolution on Monday night, hanging on for a massive three points in the race for top spot in the Eastern Conference. Anthony (...)...2020
Gillette Stadium
• Gonzalo Higuain's missed penalty underscores Inter Miami's latest loss
If there was one moment that summed up Inter Miami's Saturday night, it was probably Gonzalo Higuain's poorly-taken penalty. Inter Miami suffered a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union at a rainy Subaru Park (...)...2020
Gonzalo Higuain
• FC Cincinnati's Haris Medunjanin puts friendships aside for Philadelphia Union reunion: We can talk after Cincy take 3 points
2020

Haris Medunjanin
• Union overcome early deficit to thump 10-men Impact

The Philadelphia Union started slow at Red Bull Arena on Sunday night, but eventually rolled to three points on the road over the Montreal Impact. Kacper Przybylko scored a brace while Alejandro Bedoya and (...)...2020
Red Bull Arena
• Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin determined to finish MLS is Back Tournament group with maximum points
2020

Back Tournament
• Unbeaten Union "ready" for tough test from Inter Miami

The Philadelphia Union picked up three points in its opening match of the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament. Now with a midweek match against expansion side Inter Miami coming up, Jim Curtin and his group are (...)...2020
Inter Miami
• LAFC, Union share points in thrilling six-goal draw

The final match of Week Two in Major League Soccer ended with a six-goal thriller from Los Angeles. LAFC fought back on three separate occasions to earn a 3-3 home draw with the visiting Philadelphia Union (...)...2020
• MLS Power Rankings (Week Two): Sporting KC, Loons surge, Galaxy plummet

Los Angeles FC may have dropped its first points of the season on Sunday, but its thrilling 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union wasn't about to cost LAFC its place atop the SBI MLS Power Rankings. Andre (...)...2020
Power Rankings

• Gonzalo Higuain's missed penalty underscores Inter Miami's latest loss
2020

Gonzalo Higuain
• Przybylko's good run of form coming at important time for Union

The Philadelphia Union didn't receive much from Kacper Przybylko at the MLS is Back Tournament, but the Eastern Conference club is reaping the rewards of his good form at the moment. Przybyłko scored twice on (...)...2020
Kacper Przybylko
• How do Philadelphia Union Homegrown midfielders Brenden, Paxten Aaronson compare? We asked their dad
2020
• Coronavirus is changing Jim Curtin as Philadelphia Union coach, a father, and a film critic
2020
• Alejandro Bedoya on Inter Miami momentum, Philadelphia Union outlook for 2020
2020

Alejandro Bedoya
• Jay Ajayi joins Philadelphia Union's eMLS team to become the prototype of a new kind of dual-sport athlete
Super Bowl champion Jay Ajayi announces he'll join the Philadelphia Union in the eMLS 2020 League One Series. On Feb. 4, 2018, Jay Ajayi hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LII as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Later this week, he'll look to raise another cup for the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Union signed the 26-year-old NFL free agent as th...2020
Super Bowl
• NFL Super Bowl champ Ajayi goes pro in esports, will represent Philadelphia Union in eMLS Series 2020
Super Bowl champion Jay Ajayi announces he'll join the Philadelphia Union in the eMLS 2020 League One Series. Super Bowl LII champion and former NFL Pro Bowl running back Jay Ajayi has been announced as Philadelphia Union's eMLS esports pro gamer for the 2020 League Series One. Ajayi becomes one of the first pro athletes and the first NFL player to become a professional gamer, and hi...2020
Super Bowl
• College or FIFA pro gaming? For Cormac 'Doolsta' Dooley, 2019 eMLS Cup champion, it's a difficult decision

Check out the best moments from eMLS Cup 2019, which was won by Philadelphia Union's Cormac Dooley (aka doolsta). Via MLS WEST CHESTER, Pa. -- There's a video online in which Doolsta shows off an impressive bit of skill on the soccer field. He is just inside his opponent's half when he controls a throw-in with his chest, accelerates past two defenders, then rips a shot from 25 yar...2019
WEST CHESTER
• Union's 'doolsta' wins eMLS Cup 2019
Check out the best moments from eMLS Cup 2019, which was won by Philadelphia Union's Cormac Dooley (aka doolsta). Via MLS...2019
• Chicago Fire acquire U.S. striker C.J. Sapong from Philadelphia Union

With a new manager and another big signing in the winter, Atlanta United are gearing up to defend their MLS Cup title in 2019. The Chicago Fire have acquired striker C.J. Sapong from the Philadelphia Union, the club announced on Saturday. Sapong, 30, changes clubs for what could be up to $450,000 in combined allocation money, with the Union set to receive $200,000 in 2019 Genera...2019
Chicago Fire

• Sapong puts in Union's third
Major League Soccer: C.J. Sapong (64') Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chicago Fire...2017
Chicago Fire
• US national team midfielder Alejandro Bedoya signs with Philadelphia Union
2016

Alejandro Bedoya
• Philadelphia Union fans spoof Portland Timbers' chainsaw tradition with tifo, bread cutting | SIDELINE
2015

Portland Timbers
• Report: Alejandro Bedoya in advanced talks to join Philadelphia Union
2016

Alejandro Bedoya
• Drogba hat trick leads Impact to statement win
2016
• Goals on goals on goals: Saturday onslaught sets MLS record for most goals in a single day
2015
• Philadelphia Union fan reunites USMNT star Christian Pulisic with his dog
2017

Christian Pulisic
• WATCH: Columbus Crew SC striker Kei Kamara joins exclusive company with 20th goal
2015

Golden Boot
• Biggest signing in club history? Philadelphia Union land their high-profile center mid in Tranquillo Barnetta
2015
• Philadelphia Union to host Sporting Kansas City in 2015 US Open Cup final on September 30
2015
• MLS player Cristian Maidana reunited with his dog after some help from social media | SIDELINE
2015
• NYCFC halts slide with road win over hapless Union
The Philadelphia Union pushed their winless slide to six games, 14 dating back to 2016, as their attack stagnated yet again in Friday's loss to NYCFC....2017
• Vieira: Pirlo absence a coach’s decision
2016
• Recap: Sporting KC into 2015 U.S. Open Cup Final with 3-1 victory over rivals Real Salt Lake
2015

Real Salt Lake

• LA Galaxy's Romain Alessandrini out until September after knee surgery

Two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic powered LA Galaxy past Philadelphia Union, extending their winning streak to four matches. LA Galaxy star Romain Alessandrini will be sidelined until September after undergoing his third knee operation, the club announced on Friday. The Galaxy announced Friday that he damaged his cartilage two weeks ago against during a 2-0 win against the Philadelphia Union. MAJ...2019
Romain Alessandrini
• MLS Fantasy Rewind: Philadelphia Union standouts dominate Round 23
2016
• Montreal Impact vs. Philadelphia Union | MLS Match Preview
2015

STADE SAPUTO
• MLS Fantasy Boss: Making your picks with Gold Cup stars gone
2015

• Glesnes extra-time golazo propels Union past Red Bulls
2021

Red Bulls
• Super-strike lifts Philly past RBNY in MLS playoffs
2021

Red Bulls
• MLS Playoff Preview: Union vs. Red Bulls
2021

Red Bulls
• Union prepared for close playoff encounter with Red Bulls
2021

Red Bulls
• PLL semifinals will be at Subaru Park on Sept. 5; tickets available
2021

Premier Lacrosse League
• MLS Week 13 Scoreboard: Vela winner leads LAFC past RSL, Revs win in Atlanta, and more

The Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution went into this weekend's action needing to win without two of the league's best goalkeepers in the lineup due to Gold Cup duty, and both teams saw (...)...2021
England Revolution
• PLL announces Philly’s Subaru Park will serve as host to league semifinals on Sept. 10
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/14/21From Press Release The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) announced today that the league will travel to Philadelphia on September 10th. Subaru Park, home of Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union, will host the league’s semifinal matchups in a Friday night doubleheader. “The city of Philadelphia has proven its appetite for professional sports and, specifically, [...2021
Premier Lacrosse League
• After MLS playoffs elimination, now what for the Philadelphia Union? | Tom Bogert
2020
• Revolution eliminate Supporters' Shield-winning Union from MLS playoffs

The New England Revolution failed to beat the Philadelphia Union in any of their five meetings during the 2020 MLS regular season, but Bruce Arena's side picked a perfect time to deliver its best (...)...2020
England Revolution
• Supporters' Shield curse? Philadelphia Union the latest winners to fall short in MLS Cup playoffs
2020

• Must-See Goal: Jakob Glesnes

Sunday night's LAFC-Philadelphia Union was chock full of amazing goals, but none were better than the 40-yard wonder goal scored by a big Norwegian whose shooting power would put Erling Haaland to shame. (...)...2020
Erling Haaland
• Philadelphia Union close to signing Mexico's Marco Fabian - sources

As MLS and Liga MX mull a new tournament like the SuperLiga of the mid-2000s, Taylor Twellman says the time is right for a new competition. Taylor Twellman reflects on Sebastian Giovinco's time at Toronto FC and examines where he ranks among the best Designated Players in MLS history. Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino says he sees growth in football in the USA, and doesn&...2019
Marco Fabian
• Philadelphia Union buzzing after yet another comeback: "Belief is the word"
2016
• Three Storylines: Playoff Buzz Engulfs Toronto
2015

Toronto Blue Jays