Pro Soccer USA Aug 14, 2018
Philadelphia Union’s Adam Najem earns first call-up to Afghanistan national team
Adam Najem was admittedly skeptical about a Facebook message he received from an Afghan coach based in California. After taking the chance of responding to the message about his game, the Philadelphia Union midfielder was put in touch with the technical staff of the Afghanistan national team. On Monday, Najem left Philadelphia to meet up […] The post Philadelphia Union’s Adam Najem earns first call-up to Afghanistan national team appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
MLS Multiplex Aug 11, 2018
New England Revolution Vs Philadelphia Union: Projected starting XI and how to watch
Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Union is like a playoff game for the New England Revolution. Here is the Revs’ projected starting XI and how to watch ahead of the weekend’s contest. The MLS Cup Playoffs are far from set and are more than two months away. But this Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Union […] New England Revolution Vs Philadelphia Union: Projected starting XI and how to watch - MLS Multiplex - MLS Multiplex - Major League Soccer | MLS News, Rumors, Updates, and More
Pro Soccer USA Aug 9, 2018
Three Takeaways from the Philadelphia Union’s U.S. Open Cup semifinal win
The Philadelphia Union advanced to the U.S. Open Cup final with a 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night. The victory was the third for Jim Curtin’s club over the Fire this season, with the other two coming in league play. Philadelphia faces the Houston Dynamo in the championship match on September 26 […] The post Three Takeaways from the Philadelphia Union’s U.S. Open Cup semifinal win appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Aug 8, 2018
Cory Burke’s brace sends Philadelphia Union to U.S. Open Cup final
CHESTER, Pa. — The Philadelphia Union are headed to their third U.S. Open Cup final in five years. Jim Curtin’s men knocked out the Chicago Fire, 3-0, behind a pair of second-half goals from Cory Burke, both of which were assisted by Alejandro Bedoya, as well as a late insurance tally by CJ Sapong Wednesday night […] The post Cory Burke’s brace sends Philadelphia Union to U.S. Open Cup final appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Aug 8, 2018
U.S. Open Cup live: Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire, 7 p.m. ET
Major League Soccer teams continue U.S. Open Cup play this week in the semifinals. Watch the Philadelphia Union take on the Chicago Fire at Talen Energy Stadium via live stream above. (Note: U.S. Soccer manages the stream, so it may not play until a few minutes before kickoff, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET). […] The post U.S. Open Cup live: Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire, 7 p.m. ET appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Aug 8, 2018
Philadelphia Union to announce new sporting director Ernst Tanner on Thursday
The Philadelphia Union will introduce new sporting director Ernst Tanner on Thursday, multiple sources tell ProSoccerUSA. The Athletic’s Kristian Dyer initially reported the club hired Tanner to replace Earnie Stewart, who started as general manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team on August 1. The Union declined comment through a team spokesman and no contract […] The post Philadelphia Union to announce new sporting director Ernst Tanner on Thursday appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Aug 5, 2018
Portland Timbers sink Philadelphia Union behind three second-half goals
The Portland Timbers weren’t sharp in the final third Saturday, but they took advantage of a few clear-cut opportunities to beat the Philadelphia Union 3-0. Diego Valeri and Dairon Asprilla both scored penalties and David Guzman finished off the victory with a headed effort late in the second half. Valeri scored the first spot kick, […] The post Portland Timbers sink Philadelphia Union behind three second-half goals appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Aug 2, 2018
MLS Power Rankings Week 22: Philadelphia Union, Columbus Crew SC moving on up
The MLS All-Star Game is in the rear-view window and the focus is on Week 23 of the regular season. But before we look ahead, we take one glance back on Week 22 with the Pro Soccer USA Power Rankings. If you’re a fan of the Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew SC, you will be […] The post MLS Power Rankings Week 22: Philadelphia Union, Columbus Crew SC moving on up appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Jul 31, 2018
MLS Homegrown Game: Mark McKenzie, Auston Trusty excited to lead Philadelphia Union delegation
Three years ago, Philadelphia Union centerbacks Auston Trusty and Mark McKenzie were part of a talented academy team that went to the semifinals of the development academy playoffs. On Tuesday, Trusty and McKenzie headline a four-player delegation of Union players participating in the Major League Soccer Homegrown Game against Tigres UANL’s under-20 side. “I think […] The post MLS Homegrown Game: Mark McKenzie, Auston Trusty excited to lead Philadelphia Union delegation appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Jul 27, 2018
Three takeaways from the Houston Dynamo’s 3-1 home loss to the Philadelphia Union
The Houston Dynamo saw their 10 game home unbeaten streak snapped by the Philadelphia Union in a 3-1 loss — albeit in controversial fashion. Here are three takeaways from the game: Straight red card alters the game The game took a turn in the 59th minute when Tomás Martinez inadvertently stepped on Auston Trusty while making […] The post Three takeaways from the Houston Dynamo’s 3-1 home loss to the Philadelphia Union appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Jul 25, 2018
Philadelphia Union end Houston Dynamo’s home unbeaten streak with 3-1 win
HOUSTON – The Philadelphia Union scored twice in the second half after going up a man and end the Houston Dynamo’s home unbeaten streak with a 3-1 victory. Before the Union got the man advantage, Houston would jump out to an early lead in the 9th minute through a Mauro Manotas goal — and the goal was […] The post Philadelphia Union end Houston Dynamo’s home unbeaten streak with 3-1 win appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Jul 25, 2018
Watch: Controversial red card forces Houston Dynamo to play Philadelphia Union down a man
The Houston Dynamo’s Tomás Martínez earned a red card Wednesday night for violent conduct after stepping on an opponent’s foot in the penalty box in the 59th minute. Martínez ran toward the near post of Philly’s goal, trying to get his left foot on a crossed ball and came down on the foot of Philadelphia player Auston […] The post Watch: Controversial red card forces Houston Dynamo to play Philadelphia Union down a man appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Jul 22, 2018
Philadelphia Union still a step away from contending with top teams
CHESTER, Pa. — The Philadelphia Union suffered another frustrating loss on Saturday night to the LA Galaxy. Saturday’s game marked the first time this season the Union lost after scoring first, and it extended their poor run of league form to five losses in seven games. Although mistakes were made once again by the Union […] The post Philadelphia Union still a step away from contending with top teams appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Jul 21, 2018
Philadelphia Union fail to adapt in second half, fall 3-1 to LA Galaxy
CHESTER, Pa. –The Philadelphia Union failed to deal with the second-half adjustments made by the LA Galaxy and fell 3-1 to the Western Conference side Saturday night at Talen Energy Stadium. The Union went into halftime up a goal, but they were unable to contain the Galaxy attack once LA manager Sigi Schmid inserted Romain […] The post Philadelphia Union fail to adapt in second half, fall 3-1 to LA Galaxy appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
Pro Soccer USA Jul 21, 2018
Chris Pontius grateful for time with Philadelphia Union as he returns with LA Galaxy
PHILADELPHIA — When Chris Pontius joined the Philadelphia Union in 2016, he was at a point in his career when he needed a team to take a chance on him. Before scoring 12 goals that year, Pontius dealt with injuries during the back end of his tenure with D.C. United, which kept some teams away from […] The post Chris Pontius grateful for time with Philadelphia Union as he returns with LA Galaxy appeared first on Pro Soccer USA.
