The Union sealed their advancement to the knockout stage of MLS is back last week, but with Group A honors, regular season points, and a better seeding on the line, a clash with Orlando City was always going to be a fiery encounter. The match didn’t disappoint, with both sides giving it everything they had […]
Read more "Grades & analysis: Union maintain unbeaten streak in tie with Orlando City SC"To kick off a tournament in a bubble, MLS decided to start with a new rivalry. Orlando City SC, labeled as the host, took on newcomers Inter Miami FC. The two teams from Group A of the MLS is back tournament had fireworks for sure. Orlando came out the victor winning 2-1. The feeling before […]
Read more "Reviewing Day one of the MLS is Back Tournament"As we countdown the days to the start of the MLS is Back Tournament, Philly Sports Network will preview each of the six groups. Here is a preview of Group A. Matches Each team will play three others in the group to see who makes it out of Group A to the knockout rounds. The […]
Read more "Previewing the MLS is Back Tournament: Group A"March is right around the corner, you know what that means? It means it’s time for an in-depth look at the Philadelphia Union’s 2019 MLS schedule opponents. Here’s part five of Philly Sports Network seven part series! July 2019: In part five of our in-depth look at the Union’s 2019 MLS campaign we take a […]
Read more "An in depth look at the Philadelphia Union’s 2019 MLS opponents, Part 5"The Philadelphia Union played their third game in eight days at Orlando City SC Saturday night. After injuries took out two of the Union’s playmakers, the side secured a point. The Union now sit on 40 points and have two weeks until their next match. 1st half: The Union rolled out the same lineup from […]
Read more "Philadelphia Union pick up point in Orlando after brutal, hard fought draw"The Union are in uncharted territory. Philadelphia have won five games in a row across all competitions. They are 10 points above the playoff line and one point out of the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff spot. No, you’re not dreaming, the Union are looking like a contender. They travel to Orlando City […]
Read more "Philly Sports Network Union Crew Preview: Philadelphia Union can break record with win at Orlando"The Philadelphia Union won at New England last Saturday to move up to fifth in the eastern conference standings. Now in a playoff spot, the Union have a stretch of five games over five weeks against eastern conference opponents. This stretch could make Philadelphia Union true contenders, should they build off their already high confidence with […]
Read more "The next five matches could make Philadelphia Union true contenders"For the first time since 2016 the Philadelphia Union are playing for the chance to be in the final four of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The US Open Cup Quarter Finals presents a huge opportunity for the Union to make a run for a trophy. In their way is Orlando City SC. The […]
Read more "US Open Cup Quarter Finals: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC for spot in Semi Finals"The Eastern Conference saw its first team punch a ticket to the 2016 playoffs this past weekend. Toronto FC drew New York Red Bulls 3-3 in dramatic fashion, and in doing so secured one of the six playoff spots. Along with a the playoff spot being claimed, there was some major movement at the bottom […]
Read more "Your ultimate guide to the Eastern Confernece playoff race Part 2"The Philadelphia Union were able to continue their emphatic home run with a win over DC United on Friday night. Philadelphia found the break through in the ninety-second minute on a wonder goal from defender Richie Marquez, to earn the team a 1-0 win. The game was a bit of snoozer before the goal. Each team […]
Read more "Union face a new set of challenges in a week that could make or break their confidence"