Author: Matthew McClain

7 Union Youth Academy players invited to U-16 National Team ID Camp

The Philadelphia Union Youth Academy continues to be the most promising aspect of the organization, now sending seven players from its ranks off to a National Team Talent Identification camp starting today and running through September 23rd in Chula Vista, California. Defenders Dante Huckaby and Anthony Sorensen, midfielders Paxten Aaronson, Jack McGlynn, and Nicholas Pariano, […]

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On Kid’s Night, Union defender Mark McKenzie reflects on his path to the pros

Mark McKenzie left training Wednesday afternoon just like any other day. But yesterday, the 20-year old center back from Bear, Delaware was due to return to Chester for a media appearance set to take place before Bethlehem Steel FC’s home match vs Loudoun United FC. McKenzie arrived back down to the stadium around 6:20 PM […]

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Four 2nd half goals lift Steel FC over Loudoun United FC on the pitch and in table

An exciting 5-2 win at home for Bethlehem Steel FC allowed them to leap-frog Loudon United FC, beating them on the pitch and in the Eastern Conference playoff race in the process. Goals from James Chambers, Zach Zandi, Issa Rayyan, Michee Ngalina, and Axel Picazo powered the W. Steel FC could not have started last […]

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Local article on Union and charter flights creates Twitter discussion

Yesterday, the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jonathan Tannenwald dropped a story challenging the Philadelphia Union ownership group in a call for charter flights to be used during the Union’s stretch of three road matches in eight days. Soon enough, Twitter was buzzing. Three road matches in eight days. One of which is across the country in San […]

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Union extend home unbeaten streak to 8 straight: Tie 1-1 vs LAFC despite Fabian’s absence

A headed goal from Philadelphia Union’s leading goal scorer, Kacper Przybylko, in the third minute pleased the largest home crowd since 2011 (attendance: 19,145) early on, but LAFC managed to equalize before half in a match that ended 1-1 at Talen Energy Stadium Saturday night. One major question mark arose from the Philadelphia Union locker […]

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For Union and Monteiro, they’ll keep “fighting for each other” in hopes of 3 points vs LAFC

Saturday night provides yet another crucial test for the Philadelphia Union as MLS’s best team visits Chester. Head Coach Jim Curtin and standout midfielder Jamiro Monteiro understand the big challenge ahead but stressed throughout the week, it’s just another game. How will they fare? Two weeks ago, the Philadelphia Union hosted Eastern Conference elites Atlanta […]

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Steel FC starts a busy September slate with a two-match unbeaten streak; is it too little too late?

With eight games remaining, four of those still to play in September, Bethlehem Steel FC began the busiest month of the season with four points and five goals scored through two matches. At 12th place in the Eastern Conference table and eight points below the playoff line, is it too late for Head Coach Brendan […]

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Union’s friendly vs Liga MX side Pumas: Should you care? In short, yes

Each season, the Philadelphia Union host a friendly (exhibition) against a pro team from leagues outside the country in an attempt to not only grow connections between leagues but to also provide opportunities for younger players in the organization to shine. But should you care? Maybe. Maybe not. Jim Curtin, Head Coach of your first […]

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“As far as the first big test, we get an A+,” says Curtin following monumental night for Union

Philadelphia Union Head Coach was all smiles following his team’s impressive 3-1 home win against fellow Eastern Conference elites Atlanta United FC. Curtin has now coached the Union to the MLS Cup Playoffs in three of the past four seasons. Last night, Curtin was a proud coach. In front of a third consecutive sell-out crowd […]

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