Frankie Amaya, the first overall pick from the 2019 MLS SuperDraft has recently stated his discontent with his club FC Cincinnati and their goals moving forward. He stated, “During this offseason, I’ve realized that the club doesn’t have the same level of commitment to me, so I have asked the club to trade me as […]
Read more "What Frankie Amaya’s Unrest Could Mean for the Philadelphia Union"The Philadelphia Union lost two of their brightest young talents this offseason after a pair of remarkable campaigns helped lead the team to their first-ever piece of silverware. Replacing them is no way task, but the simple answer to this question is replace Brendan Aaronson and Mark McKenzie in-house. The issue with simple statements however […]
Read more "How the Union can replace the losses of Aaronson and McKenzie in-house"After a month of crazy negotiations, Major League Soccer (MLS) and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) have officially come to an agreement on an extension to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The MLS and MLSPA found the breakthrough, which means the avoidance of a lockout, and that the 2021 season will begin as scheduled! This […]
Read more "How MLS and MLSPA found the breakthrough to ensure 2021 season is played"Just before the New Year, Major League Soccer (MLS) announced its intentions to invoke a force majeure clause that could render the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the MLS Players Association (MLSPA) null and void. This is very concerning and could be detrimental for both the players and the league. This […]
Read more "Could MLS’ CBA be thrown out before the 2021 season?"Having reached the semi-finals of the one-off MLS Is Back Tournament, the Philadelphia Union stand on the precipice of making history with their first-ever piece of silverware, having impressively dismantled Sporting Kansas City in the previous round. Standing between Union and the final are the equally impressive Portland Timbers, so what better time to take […]
Read more "What the Union need to do in order to overthrow the Timbers"On February 28th 2008, it was finally announced that after years of thwarted attempts and significant opposition from a franchise that would later be bought out by a reasonably successful energy drink company, an MLS franchise was coming to Philly. Just over two years later, the first Philadelphia Union team took to the field in […]
Read more "Where are they now? Looking back at the Union’s first-ever starting XI"The Philadelphia Union have been able to win games in the group stage of the MLS is Back Tournament by slim margins while not playing their best soccer. In their Round of 16 match against New England Revolution, Philadelphia played the best they have all tournament, and found a way to win another match 1-0! […]
Read more "Union find another one-goal win in Round of 16 of the MLS is Back Tournament"The Philadelphia Union were able to take seven points from three group stage matches in the MLS is Back Tournament. They did this all while not playing their best soccer. Two wins and a draw in their last three matches is a great haul, but there is still a major question looming over this club. […]
Read more "Can Philadelphia Union play to their potential in Win-or-go-home match v.s. New England Revolution?"The Philadelphia Union are back in action tonight, facing off against Orlando City SC. The two powerhouses of Group A will clash to decide who will get the better seeding for the knockout stage. This game is far from unimportant for both sides, with regular season points also being up for grabs. As far as […]
Read more "PREVIEW: Do Union have enough steam to get past Orlando?"On Thursday (July, 16th) afternoon, the MLS Disciplinary Committee announced the suspension and fine of the Philadelphia midfielder José “El Brujo” Martínez for violent conduct. The play in question occurred in the 41st minute of the Philadelphia Union’s match vs Inter Miami. Martínez was defending a ball played into the box, when he collided with […]
Read more "Union’s tenacious “El Brujo” Martínez suspended for pivotal Orlando match"