Pro Soccer USA Dec 14, 2018
Philadelphia Union sign Brazilian forward Sergio Santos
The first signing of the Ernst Tanner era is a forward. The Philadelphia Union announced on Friday it signed Brazilian Sergio Santos with Targeted Allocation Money from Chilean side Audax Italiano. Philadelphia acquired the 24-year-old forward for an undisclosed transfer fee from the Chilean Primera Division club. “Sergio is a young forward with potential and […] The post Philadelphia Union sign Brazilian forward Sergio Santos appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Dec 12, 2018
Philadelphia Union team up with Zach and Julie Ertz, other local celebrities for unique jersey design
The Philadelphia Union will have a unique jersey asset for the 2019 season to help celebrate their 10th Major League Soccer campaign. The club teamed up with local celebrities, including Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz and U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Julie Ertz to design a set of emblems that reside on the neck […] The post Philadelphia Union team up with Zach and Julie Ertz, other local celebrities for unique jersey design appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Dec 10, 2018
Philadelphia Union leave Haris Medunjanin, 10 others exposed for MLS expansion draft
The Philadelphia Union left 11 players exposed for Tuesday’s Major League Soccer expansion draft. Warren Creavalle, Borek Dockal, Fabinho, Marcus Epps, Richie Marquez, John McCarthy, Jake McGuire, Haris Medunjanin, Kacper Przybylko, Jay Simpson and Josh Yaro were left exposed by the club. David Accam, Alejandro Bedoya, Andre Blake, Cory Burke, Jack Elliott, Ray Gaddis, Ilsinho, […] The post Philadelphia Union leave Haris Medunjanin, 10 others exposed for MLS expansion draft appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Dec 9, 2018
Chicago Fire trade for Fabian Herbers from Philadelphia Union
Sunday represented the first day of the MLS offseason and a half-day trade window for teams to begin the preparation for 2019. The Chicago Fire took advantage with a trade for forward Fabian Herbers. The German comes to the Fire from the Philadelphia Union for a second round pick in the upcoming draft. Herbers, 25, […] The post Chicago Fire trade for Fabian Herbers from Philadelphia Union appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Dec 5, 2018
Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie reflects on long season with club and USMNT U20s
Philadelphia Union center back Mark McKenzie experienced plenty of firsts throughout his inaugural Major League Soccer season, but his final accomplishment was one of the rarest. The 19-year-old center back went directly from the Union’s playoff loss to New York City FC into the Concacaf U20 Championship in Bradenton, Florida. Alongside teammates Matthew Real and […] The post Philadelphia Union defender Mark McKenzie reflects on long season with club and USMNT U20s appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
The Sun Nov 30, 2018
Mario Balotelli linked with MLS move but Philadelphia insists it won’t be with them
MLS side Philadelphia Union have insisted they are not looking to sign Nice striker Mario Balotelli. The Italian marksman has yet to score in eight matches for Patrick Vieira’s side this term. And there have been reports that the Union were interested in signing the former Man City man in a bid to bolster their […]
Pro Soccer USA Nov 27, 2018
Philadelphia Union youth GM David Pettican hoping to build stronger connections with local youth sides
David Pettican was a free agent when he received a call from Philadelphia Union minority owner Richie Graham about a job the two discussed previously. The talks ended with Pettican going through an extensive interview process alongside other highly-qualified candidates before being announced as the club’s youth general manager on Tuesday. Pettican, who coached Graham’s […] The post Philadelphia Union youth GM David Pettican hoping to build stronger connections with local youth sides appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Nov 20, 2018
Breaking down the Philadelphia Union’s offseason plan
The Philadelphia Union officially set its offseason wheels in motion on Monday, welcoming back Jim Curtin as head coach and announcing a set of roster moves. After Monday’s transactions, the Union are down to 17 players on their active roster for 2019, which means there will be some significant turnover to the team’s depth in […] The post Breaking down the Philadelphia Union’s offseason plan appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
MLS Multiplex Nov 19, 2018
Philadelphia Union: New Jim Curtin deal makes sense… to a point
Jim Curtin has been handed a new, one-year deal to remain as the Philadelphia Union head coach through 2019. The deal makes sense… up to a point. At some point, sport is about winning. We can talk until the cows come home about tactics, player development, squad management, skill sets, passes, defending techniques. But, at […] Philadelphia Union: New Jim Curtin deal makes sense… to a point - MLS Multiplex - MLS Multiplex - Major League Soccer | MLS News, Rumors, Updates, and More
Pro Soccer USA Nov 19, 2018
Philadelphia Union officially announce return of head coach Jim Curtin
CHESTER, Pa.— Jim Curtin will be returning to the Philadelphia Union for the 2019 campaign. Curtin, who was out of contract at the end of the 2018 season, was confirmed as the manager for next season during the club’s postseason press conference on Monday afternoon. The 2019 season will be Curtin’s fourth full year in […] The post Philadelphia Union officially announce return of head coach Jim Curtin appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
