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• SBI USMNT U-20 Man of the Match: Quinn Sullivan
Quinn Sullivan entered his second-consecutive start at the Concacaf U-20 Championship seeking his first goal of the competition and after an impressive first-half performance, the Philadelphia Union forward walked away with three tallies and the match ball in Honduras. Sullivan netted a hat trick in the U.S. Under-20 men’s national team’s 3-0 group stage finale ... Read more...2022
• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Revs down Loons, and more
MLS Week 15 brought another key matchup in the Western Conference in which LAFC and the Seattle Sounders shared the points. A pivotal Eastern Conference clash between the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati ended similarly, and the New York Red Bulls, Austin FC and Chicago Fire emerged as big winners from Saturday’s action. Stefan Frei’s ... Read more...2022
Western Conference
• MLS Power Rankings: Philly continues to stumble

The Philadelphia Union may sit second in the Eastern Conference, but with just one win in their past nine, they're tumbling down our Power Rankings....2022
Eastern Conference
• MLS Preview: Revs-Union, Galaxy-Austin FC among top Week 13 matches
The New England Revolution are still working to climb out of the early-season hole they dug for themselves after navigating the Concacaf Champions League, and the quest to climb back into playoff position will be made even tougher this week by a visit from the East-leading Philadelphia Union. The Revs are currently sitting in ninth ... Read more...2022
England Revolution
• MLS Rewind: Ferreira carries FC Dallas past Galaxy, Red Bulls take point vs. Union
Some key results in the Eastern Conference highlighted Saturday’s action in MLS Week 11, with the New York Red Bulls earning a point against the leading Philadelphia Union, and Orlando City keeping pace with an exciting late win in Toronto. FC Dallas earned a massive road win over the LA Galaxy, with U.S. men’s national ... Read more...2022
Red Bulls
• MLS Preview: Union-Red Bulls, Galaxy-FC Dallas headline top matches in Week 11
The New York Red Bulls have been the best road team in Major League Soccer in 2022, sporting a perfect record away from home this season, but they could be facing their toughest road trip to date this weekend when they face Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on Saturday. The Red Bulls ... Read more...2022
Red Bulls
• MLS Rewind: Union defeats LAFC, Atlanta United rolls past Fire, and more
Two of the top teams in MLS clashed at Banc of California Stadium on Saturday night and LAFC had the last laugh as the Western Conference hosts fought back twice to tie the visiting Philadelphia Union. Franco Escobar’s 82nd-minute equalizer helped Steve Cherundolo’s side earn a 2-2 draw at home, as LAFC hit the Union ... Read more...2022
Atlanta United
• MLS Rewind: Union tie LAFC, Atlanta United rolls past Fire, and more
The Philadelphia Union were eight minutes away from a dramatic road win against Los Angeles FC, but Steve Cherundolo’s side responded with a late equalizer in Saturday’s marquee inter-conference clash. Franco Escobar’s 82nd-minute equalizer helped LAFC earn a 2-2 draw at home, as LAFC hit the Union back twice in the match. Escobar’s finish came ... Read more...2022
Atlanta United
• MLS Preview: LAFC-Union, Austin FC-Galaxy headline top matches of Week 10
A clash between the top teams in each conference highlights another week of Major League Soccer play. Los Angeles FC is set to host the Philadelphia Union in a pivotal matchup for the Supporters’ Shield standings. In the Western Conference, the LA Galaxy take on Austin FC. Austin FC’s attack is on fire, scoring 22 ... Read more...2022
Western Conference
• Nets' Kevin Durant, business partner Rich Kleiman become minority owners of NWSL's Gotham FC
Durant is also a minority owner of the MLS' Philadelphia Union...2022
Kevin Durant

• MLS Rewind: Nashville SC ties Union, NYCFC rolls, and more
Nashville SC opened GEODIS Park to 30,000 fans on Sunday afternoon and fought back to claim a first-ever point at its new stadium. Randall Leal’s penalty kick equalizer helped Gary Smith’s side claim a 1-1 draw against the visiting Philadelphia Union. Mikael Uhre’s first MLS goal looked to have propelled Jim Curtin’s side in front ... Read more...2022
Gary Smith
• Andre Blake’s penalty saves lead Union to playoff win over Nashville SC
Andre Blake has made many monumental saves for the Philadelphia Union during his time with the club, but none were bigger than his pair of penalty kick saves in Sunday’s MLS Cup Playoffs win over Nashville SC. Blake denied Hany Mukhtar and Anibal Godoy while the Union made two of their three necessary penalties to ... Read more...2021
Andre Blake
• Monday Kickoff: MLS playoff drama, McKennie injury update, and more
The Major League Soccer playoffs are in full swing and the drama we’ve come to expect every year is back, providing plenty of intrigue. Real Salt Lake stunned Sporting Kansas City to reach the Western Conference final, while the Philadelphia Union overcame Nashville SC thanks to the heroics of Andre Blake, and the terrible penalty-taking ... Read more...2021
Real Salt Lake
• 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

• 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
• 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

• MLS Ticker: Przybylko traded to Fire, Crew sign Will Sands, and more
The Chicago Fire needed striker help heading into the 2022 MLS season and Ezra Hendrickson’s side filled that void on Saturday with a player who has a track record of scoring in Major League Soccer. Kacper Przybylko joined the Fire in a trade with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday, making a move for the first ... Read more...2022
Chicago Fire
• 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 Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Revs down Loons, and more
MLS Week 15 brought another key matchup in the Western Conference in which LAFC and the Seattle Sounders shared the points. A pivotal Eastern Conference clash between the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati ended similarly, and the New York Red Bulls, Austin FC and Chicago Fire emerged as big winners from Saturday’s action. Stefan Frei’s ... Read more...2022
Western Conference
• MLS Rewind: Ferreira carries FC Dallas past Galaxy, Red Bulls take point vs. Union
Some key results in the Eastern Conference highlighted Saturday’s action in MLS Week 11, with the New York Red Bulls earning a point against the leading Philadelphia Union, and Orlando City keeping pace with an exciting late win in Toronto. FC Dallas earned a massive road win over the LA Galaxy, with U.S. men’s national ... Read more...2022
Red Bulls
• MLS Preview: LAFC-Union, Austin FC-Galaxy headline top matches of Week 10
A clash between the top teams in each conference highlights another week of Major League Soccer play. Los Angeles FC is set to host the Philadelphia Union in a pivotal matchup for the Supporters’ Shield standings. In the Western Conference, the LA Galaxy take on Austin FC. Austin FC’s attack is on fire, scoring 22 ... Read more...2022
Western Conference
• 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

• Late Magno winner lifts NYCFC past shorthanded Union, into MLS Cup final
CHESTER, Pennsylvania — The Philadelphia Union went into Sunday’s Eastern Conference final wearing the label of underdog with to the team missing 11 players due to COVID protocols, so when Alex Callens scored an own goal to give the Union a 1-0 lead on visiting New York City FC, it felt for a moment like ... Read more...2021
Eastern Conference
• 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

• 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
• 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
• Portland Timbers credit "back to basics" approach defensively in win over Chicago
2015

Portland Timbers

• 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

• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Revs down Loons, and more
2022

Western Conference
• MLS Preview: Revs-Union, Galaxy-Austin FC among top Week 13 matches
2022

England Revolution
• MLS Preview: LAFC-Union, Austin FC-Galaxy headline top matches of Week 10
2022

Western Conference
• MLS Week 9 Preview: Nashville SC-Union, LAFC-Loons headline top matches
The opening of GEODIS Park in Nashville serves as the headlining event in Major League Soccer’s Week 9 schedule, with the Philadelphia Union looking to spoil the party in Tennessee. Nashville SC braved an eight-game road stretch to make it to this point, and still has proven to be a strong Western Conference team, lying ... Read more...2022
Western Conference
• MLS Week 7 Preview: Revs-Charlotte, Red Bulls-FC Dallas headline top matches
The previous week in MLS brought an outstanding win for the L.A. Galaxy, more fireworks from FC Dallas’ attack and continued dominance from the unbeaten Philadelphia Union. Each of those teams have key matchups this week. FC Dallas takes a trip to Red Bull Arena to face a New York Red Bulls side with potential ... Read more...2022
Red Bulls
• USMNT U-20’s down River Plate to end March schedule
The U.S. Under-20 men’s national team closed out its short March camp on Tuesday by earning a lopsided victory in Argentina. Philadelphia Union forward Quinn Sullivan headlined an impressive afternoon for Mikey Varas’ side, scoring a hat trick in a 5-3 comeback victory over Argentinian side River Plate. Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas and fellow ... Read more...2022
River Plate
• MLS Week 4 Preview: NYCFC-Union, Austin FC-Sounders headline the action
Week 4 of MLS action includes a couple of matchups among the top teams in each conference, with defending MLS Cup champions New York City FC hosting a possible Eastern Conference contender in the Philadelphia Union. Out West, the Seattle Sounders travel to take on Austin FC. New York City FC and the Seattle Sounders ... Read more...2022
Eastern Conference
• Nathan Harriel solidifying spot in Union’s back line
The Philadelphia Union have had many young players make an impact with the first team over recent seasons and one of the newest faces in Jim Curtin’s starting lineup is continuing to solidify his role as a long-term contributor. Nathan Harriel made his third start of the 2022 MLS season on Saturday, logging 90 minutes ... Read more...2022
• 11 Union players at risk of missing Eastern Conference final
The Philadelphia Union enter Sunday’s Eastern Conference final clash with New York City FC with the club’s first MLS Cup appearance on the line, but the Union could have major issues fielding a lineup. The Union have listed 11 players as out for the Eastern Conference final, include several key starters. The players listed are ... Read more...2021
Eastern Conference
• Andre Blake’s penalty saves lead Union to playoff win over Nashville SC
2021

Andre Blake

• 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
Jakob Glesnes
• 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