All Union fans know what happened in the 2022 MLS Cup. It’s understandable to want to forget about it. However, it is okay to talk about what went down and look forward to the future for the Philadelphia Union. First things first, congratulations to LAFC. A deserved champion of MLS. The atmosphere and the experience were top-class. As someone who …
The Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles Football Club meet in the MLS Cup Saturday. In a rare battle between each of the 1 seeds, LAFC and the Union come from 2 different ideals. First, a little background on the matchup. The LA-Union final will be the first MLS Cup final between the 1 seeds since 2003. So much for the …
Last week, the Philadelphia Union defeated FC Cincinnati 1-0 to advance to the Eastern Conference Final for the second year in a row. The only thing that stands between the Union and a trip to the MLS Cup final is a chance to avenge last year’s heartbreak. The other Eastern Conference final took place on Sunday between NYCFC and Montreal. …
Today is finally the day. The Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati meet in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. This postseason, the Union finds themselves in unfamiliar territory. That is, they can’t play the underdog anymore. The MLS really lucked out with this matchup. FC Cincinnati continued their unexpected run after claiming their first playoff win in club history. A come-from-behind 2-1 …
The MLS Regular season has come to a close and the MLS Cup playoffs are upon us. Even though the Union clinched the 1 seed in the East and a first-round bye, the disrespect still found its way to them. The end of the regular season brings us to the award nominees. While the Union is indeed well represented, that …
The Philadelphia Union and LAFC are in a heated race for the MLS Supporters Shield. The Union jumped LA last week, however, after the weekend, LA has retaken control thanks to the tiebreaker. With only 2 games left in the MLS regular season, the shield race is far from over. Union Fans, Stop Stressing The Union had a disappointing draw …
What seemed like a dream a month ago, the Philadelphia Union now controls its own destiny. Win their last 3 games and the Supporters Shield is theirs. Last month, LAFC was 6 points clear of the Union with a game in hand. Gareth Bale just arrived. The Shield might as well have already been on its way to Los Angeles. …
While the Union’s late-season surge isn’t going unnoticed, many believe there has not been enough MVP talk about the team and its top players. The Union faces a unique challenge in the MLS MVP race. That is, they are simply too good. First things first. For the first time in this MLS season, the Union players are finally getting MVP …
Tonight against Atlanta United, Union Goalkeeper Andre Blake achieves his 200th cap for the Union. In 2014, the Union selected Andre Blake from UConn with the first pick in the MLS SuperDraft. After a brief stint behind Rais M’Bolhi, Blake has been a brick wall for the Union ever since. The Individual Accolades In Andre Blake’s time with the Union, …
The Union only has 7 regular season MLS games remaining in 2022. As they sit 1st place in the Eastern Conference, the team also has an advantage that many do not. They are healthy and *knock on wood* they are able to keep it that way. Any season in any sport is long and grueling. Teams will have to deal …
