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Let’s talk about the betting side of MLS. Going to try and make this a weekly column. ⚽️ One MLS Cup future that is severely mispriced ⚽️ Three Golden Boot picks over +2000 ⚽️ Week 1 picks, including Miami-LAFC
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The Best Season-Long and Week 1 MLS Bets to Make
A few long-shot picks for the Golden Boot, plus some Week 1 picks.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-best-season-long-and-week-1-mls
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Consider this my contribution to your MLS season preview reading. Why You Should Care (or Not) About MLS’ 30 Teams in 2026
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Why You Should Care (or Not) About Each of MLS' 30 Teams in 2026
Thoughts on why you should care, or not, about each of MLS' 30 teams in 2026
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/why-you-should-care-or-not-about
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With a revamped roster in 2026, Joe Tansey explores how this Philadelphia team compares to the Supporters’ Shield winners from last year:
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How Successful Can the Philadelphia Union Be in 2026?
The Union set a high standard in 2025, but can they follow it up with more success in 2026?
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-successful-can-the-philadelphia
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Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 5, Defence Force 0 ⚽️ Ezekiel Alladoh…wow…okay ⚽️ Stas holds his own ⚽️ Cavan Sullivan’s impact and more
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Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 5, Defence Force 0
The Union thumped the Trinidad and Tobago side in their first competitive game of 2026.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thoughts-philadelphia-union-d50
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Match Preview: Philadelphia Union at Defence Force FC “This is the challenge and the joy of Champions Cup. It’s exciting seeing different teams play, but some of the faces are well known.”
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Match Preview: Philadelphia Union at Defence Force FC
The Union open their 2026 campaign on the road in Trinidad and Tobago in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-preview-philadelphia-union-256
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I’ve had one prevailing thought about the 2026 Philadelphia Union in my head recently. Just how good (or not so good) are they going to be this season? My Union Soccer Blog column on expectations, improvements and more:
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How Successful Can the Philadelphia Union Be in 2026?
The Union set a high standard in 2025, but can they follow it up with more success in 2026?
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-successful-can-the-philadelphia
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I’ve had one prevailing thought about the 2026 Philadelphia Union in my head recently. Just how good (or not so good) are they going to be this season? My Union Soccer Blog column on expectations, improvements and more:
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How Successful Can the Philadelphia Union Be in 2026?
The Union set a high standard in 2025, but can they follow it up with more success in 2026?
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-successful-can-the-philadelphia
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The Union’s 2026 roster is almost fully set. So I brain dumped thoughts on every position with the first game of the season now on the horizon. New Union Soccer Blog post:
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Thoughts Upon Thoughts On the 2026 Philadelphia Union Roster As It Stands
A complete total brain dump of my thoughts on what the Union's roster looks like at the moment.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/thoughts-upon-thoughts-on-the-2026
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Welcome to Year 4 of Union Soccer Blog! I had no idea if this journey would be successful when I started this independently in 2023. Thanks to your continue support for making this possible. Let’s have a great 2026 season.
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Welcome To Year 4 of Union Soccer Blog!
Welcome to Year 4 of Union Soccer Blog!
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/welcome-to-year-4-of-union-soccer
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The Union, for lack of a better term, trust their transfer process. It’s worked for years and it’s brought in two vital players this offseason for the club’s success in 2026. “I would say that our process gives us confidence.”
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How the Union Trust Their Transfer Process
The combination of data and in-person scouting brought the Union plenty of transfer success over the last few years.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-the-union-trust-their-transfer
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Japhet Sery Larsen consulted with Mikael Uhre, Anders Dreyer and Evander about his move to MLS. The positives from those chats plus what the Union presented to him made it an easy fit. Sery Larsen talked about his move this afternoon:
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With Help from Mikael Uhre and Former Teammates, Japhet Sery Larsen Felt Comfortable With MLS Move
The 25-year-old center back relied on conversations with Mikael Uhre and others to feel confident the move to the Philadelphia Union was best for him.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/with-help-from-mikael-uhre-and-former
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Cavan Sullivan is excited to push for an expanded role with the Union in 2026. “It’s a big year for me. I’m going to work my balls off trying to earn my spot.”
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Cavan Sullivan Excited to Push For Expanded Philadelphia Union Role in 2026
The 16-year-old spoke about his expectations for his second full season in Major League Soccer.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/cavan-sullivan-excited-to-push-for
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Cavan Sullivan is excited to push for an expanded role with the Union in 2026. “It’s a big year for me. I’m going to work my balls off trying to earn my spot.”
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Cavan Sullivan Excited to Push For Expanded Philadelphia Union Role in 2026
The 16-year-old spoke about his expectations for his second full season in Major League Soccer.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/cavan-sullivan-excited-to-push-for
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What’s driving Alejandro Bedoya at age 38? “I really fucking want that MLS Cup.” A conversation with Bedoya on playing in 2026 and what he wants to deliver for the Union:
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Alejandro Bedoya Driven to Deliver More Success for Philadelphia Union in 2026
CHESTER — Alejandro Bedoya had a feeling before the 2025 Philadelphia Union season concluded that he wanted to return for another year as a player.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/alejandro-bedoya-driven-to-deliver
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Kai Wagner’s sale to Birmingham City closed the door on Union 3.0. The club’s most successful era is over and now Union 4.0 has a remarkably high standard to live up to. My latest Union Soccer Blog column:
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Kai Wagner Sale to Birmingham City Marks End of Philadelphia Union Era
Wagner's sale to the English Championship side was the latest in a set of transformational moves made this offseason by the Union.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/kai-wagner-sale-to-birmingham-city
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Kai Wagner’s sale to Birmingham City closed the door on Union 3.0. The club’s most successful era is over and now Union 4.0 has a remarkably high standard to live up to. My latest Union Soccer Blog column:
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Kai Wagner Sale to Birmingham City Marks End of Philadelphia Union Era
Wagner's sale to the English Championship side was the latest in a set of transformational moves made this offseason by the Union.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/kai-wagner-sale-to-birmingham-city
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The Union’s 2025 season felt different than others until it didn’t. The same old Union delivered another disappointing performance in a big game. Match Thoughts:
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Philadelphia Union's 2025 Season Comes to End in Eastern Conference Semifinal
The Union looked like a shell of themselves in the 1-0 loss to New York City FC.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelphia-unions-2025-season-comes
3 months ago
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MLS put its international aspirations ahead of its domestic audience with its schedule change. The move better work because there’s no turning back. Free column for everyone to read at Union Soccer Blog:
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MLS Puts International Aspirations In Front of Domestic Audience With Schedule Change
Last week's announcement of a calendar change allows MLS to focus more on a newer, wider market of international fans.
https://open.substack.com/pub/unionsoccerblog/p/mls-puts-international-aspirations?utm_campaign=post
3 months ago
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The Union acted like the top seed in Saturday’s series clincher against Chicago. The three-week layoff is what it is, but the Union did their part to earn it.
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Philadelphia Union Acted Like Top Seed In Completion of First-Round Series Sweep
The Union played like a top seed should in Saturday's Game 2 win over the Chicago Fire.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelphia-union-acted-like-top
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The Union survived Game 1 of Round 1 Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
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Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union Survive to Win Game 1 Against Chicago Fire
The Union relied on a handful of big performances to take a 1-0 series lead on Sunday night.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thoughts-philadelphia-union-2fc
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The Union survived Game 1 of Round 1 Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
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Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union Survive to Win Game 1 Against Chicago Fire
The Union relied on a handful of big performances to take a 1-0 series lead on Sunday night.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thoughts-philadelphia-union-2fc
4 months ago
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The Union have four potential opponents for their first-round playoff series. I did the Decision Day math for the Nos. 8 & 9 seeds and looked at the preferred matchup for the Union:
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The Math Around the Union's Potential Eastern Conference Playoff Opponents
The Union will play the wild-card game winner, but the Nos. 8 and 9 seeds have yet to be determined.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-math-around-the-unions-potential
4 months ago
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The Union’s Supporters’ Shield triumph was built by a foundation forged in preseason. Column on Saturday’s match:
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Philadelphia Union's Supporters' Shield Triumph Forged By Togetherness
Union players credited a tight bond formed in preseason as one of the key driving factors to the best MLS regular-season point total in 2025.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelphia-unions-supporters-shield
5 months ago
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The Union lead the Supporters’ Shield race with three games left, but there’s plenty of work left to be done. A detailed look at the Union’s Shield competition with less than a month left in the MLS regular season.
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Breaking Down the Philadelphia Union and the Supporters' Shield Challengers
A look at what the Union and their closest competitors for the Supporters' Shield have left in the regular season.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-down-the-philadelphia-union
5 months ago
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The 2025 iteration of the Union keeps proving they have “it” and that “it” is what is driving belief that another addition to the trophy case is coming. Column on the Union’s trophy-winning credentials:
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Philadelphia Union Prove They Are Trophy Worthy in 2025 With Road Win over FC Cincinnati
The Union played like a title-winning side in the 1-0 road triumph.
https://open.substack.com/pub/unionsoccerblog/p/philadelphia-union-prove-they-are?utm_campaign=post
6 months ago
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“I’ve seen a lot of good games this year and I think this is amongst the best games I’ve seen not just this year but as a coach in general.” - Bradley Carnell. Match Thoughts on Union-Fire:
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Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 4, Chicago Fire 0
“If you keep the zero and score goals, you’re going to win the game." - Kai Wagner
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thoughts-philadelphia-union-90a
6 months ago
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Milan Iloski wanted to stay in MLS. He saw the Philadelphia Union as an ideal fit. A detailed conversation with Iloski about his move to the Union and what he’ll add on the field:
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Milan Iloski Details Move to Philadelphia Union
The 26-year-old forward spoke with reporters on Thursday about joining the Union.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-iloski-details-move-to-philadelphia
7 months ago
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The Union have made a rare statement of intent with the Milan Iloski signing. My Union Soccer Blog column on what the move means in the short and long term:
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Milan Iloski Signing Shows Rare Statement of Intent for Philadelphia Union
The former on-loan San Diego FC striker signed for the Union from FC Nordsjaelland.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-iloski-signing-shows-rare-statement
7 months ago
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Mikael Uhre’s two goals on Saturday night came at an important juncture of the Union’s 2025 season & his time in Chester. On Uhre’s return & the impact it can have down the stretch:
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Mikael Uhre Nets Brace In Biggest Game Since Injury Return
Uhre scored his first goals since May in the Union's 3-1 win over Colorado.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/mikael-uhre-nets-brace-in-biggest
7 months ago
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The Union recalibrated in their win over the Red Bulls. Match Thoughts:
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Philadelphia Union Recalibrate In Win Over New York Red Bulls
Match thoughts on a comprehensive 2-0 victory.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelphia-union-recalibrate-in
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Bradley Carnell is excited for his first Union-Red Bulls rivalry game on the Union side. USOC QF Match Preview:
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USOC Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls
“We just have to have this Philly chip on the shoulder that has to come out in all forms."
https://open.substack.com/pub/unionsoccerblog/p/usoc-match-preview-philadelphia-union?utm_campaign=post
8 months ago
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A bunch of familiar errors reared their head in the Union’s loss on Saturday. Match Thoughts on Union-Nashville:
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Familiar Errors Come About In Philadelphia Union's Loss to Nashville SC
There’s nothing really new to learn from the Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 loss to Nashville SC.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/familiar-errors-come-about-in-philadelphia
8 months ago
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Tai Baribo is safely out of Israel, plus all the Union injury updates from Bradley Carnell ahead of Wednesday’s game in Chicago.
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Tai Baribo Safely Out of Israel, Plus Injury Updates
The Union's leading goal scorer safely landed out of Israel on Monday afternoon.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/tai-baribo-safely-out-of-israel-plus
8 months ago
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Tai Baribo is safely out of Israel. Bradley Carnell just said in his press conference that Baribo landed at his destination 25-30 minutes ago.
8 months ago
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The Union’s last-minute win over Charlotte seemed improbable in the moment. But when you take a step back it was created by the process that’s been in place in Chester since January.
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Philadelphia Union Pull Off Another Improbable Win Thanks to Markus Anderson
Anderson scored the game-winning goal almost a full year after he was banished from the first team due to a mistake against Cincinnati.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelphia-union-pull-off-another
8 months ago
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The Union have four key absences due to Gold Cup duty. Bradley Carnell provided insight on how the club will adjust while they are off on international duty.
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How The Union Plan to Manage Roster Depth During Gold Cup
Andre Blake, Quinn Sullivan, Nathan Harriel and Danley Jean Jacques will all be away from the club competing at the Gold Cup.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-the-union-plan-to-manage-roster
8 months ago
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Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo are out for Saturday, and likely longer. The update on the forwards, plus some praise for Chris Donovan amid the minutes increase he’s about to receive:
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Bradley Carnell Provides Injury Updates on Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo
Uhre and Baribo will at least miss Saturday's clash with Charlotte.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/bradley-carnell-provides-injury-updates
8 months ago
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Carnell on injuries to Uhre & Baribo: “The next two weeks I’m not even thinking about them. If they start progressing in the next two weeks and then spend another 10 days getting ready, I’m not sure of those timelines.”
8 months ago
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It’s Time to Officially Move the Goalposts on the Union’s 2025 Expectations My Union Soccer Blog Column:
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It's Time to Officially Move the Goalposts on the Philadelphia Union's 2025 Expectations
The Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup are now the goals to achieve at the halfway point of the 2025 campaign.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/its-time-to-officially-move-the-goalposts
9 months ago
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Union-Miami Match Thoughts: Union played well, but Miami also had a clear pathway back into the game.
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Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 3, Inter Miami 3
The Union failed to close out another top-tier Eastern Conference foe at home on Saturday.
https://open.substack.com/pub/unionsoccerblog/p/match-thoughts-philadelphia-union-bdc?utm_campaign=post
9 months ago
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The Union have traded Daniel Gazdag to Columbus. The backbone of the deal, according to sources, is that Gazdag wanted a pay raise in his new deal. The Union were not willing to meet his demands. Columbus was and a deal happened.
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BREAKING: Union Trade Daniel Gazdag to Columbus Crew
The Union dealt the club's all-time leading scorer to an Eastern Conference foe on Wednesday morning.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-union-trade-daniel-gazdag
11 months ago
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Union-St. Louis Match Preview: Featuring a conversation with Indiana Vassilev about his former team, Bradley Carnell and more
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Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. St. Louis City SC
Bradley Carnell faces his former side on Saturday, plus a chat with Indiana Vassilev about playing his former club.
https://open.substack.com/pub/unionsoccerblog/p/match-preview-philadelphia-union-085?utm_campaign=post
11 months ago
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Union-Nashville Match Thoughts: ⚽️Bad defending ⚽️Whiffs in attack ⚽️Thoughts on the whole penalties debacle
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Match Thoughts: Nashville SC 3, Philadelphia Union 1
The Union were done in by a handful of mistakes in their first loss of the 2025 MLS regular season.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thoughts-nashville-sc-3-philadelphia
11 months ago
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Olwethu Makhanya kept a remarkable level of positivity as he waited for his turn in the Union XI. I chatted with the center back about the process and the new opportunity to compete for starting minutes in 2025:
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Olwethu Makhanya Embracing New Opportunities in Philadelphia Union Defense
The 20-year-old center back talked to Union Soccer Blog about his journey to a starting spot and how he remained positive during tough times.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/olwethu-makhanya-embracing-new-opportunities
12 months ago
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Match Thoughts from the Union’s win over FC Cincinnati:
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Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 4, FC Cincinnati 1
Tai Baribo powered the Union with a hat-trick. The team is developing an identity under first-year head coach Bradley Carnell.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thoughts-philadelphia-union
12 months ago
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5 Match Thoughts from the Union’s win over Orlando:
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Match Thoughts: Union 4, Orlando City 2
The Union made a solid first impression in Bradley Carnell's first game as head coach.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thoughts-union-4-orlando-city
12 months ago
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Jovan Lukic is genuinely happy to have a chance with the Union. You’d be too if you dealt with everything he has. Lukic opened up about how excited he is to be in Philly on Thursday. New Union Soccer Blog post:
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Jovan Lukic Happy To Have Chance in MLS with Philadelphia Union
The 23-year-old midfielder learned a lot from his first move away from Serbia and is genuinely happy to be part of the squad the Union are building.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/jovan-lukic-happy-to-have-chance
about 1 year ago
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Kai Wagner wants the Union to get back to winning ways. “You will always hear me say that I want to win games. I don’t want to lose games anymore. Last year was just too many. It’s just about winning games.” More with Wagner at Union Soccer Blog:
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Kai Wagner Talks New Coach, Getting Back to Winning in 2025 and Transfer Rumors
The Union left back talked about expectations for 2025 and the latest offseason interest in him.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/kai-wagner-talks-new-coach-getting
about 1 year ago
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Bruno Damiani has arrived in Chester as the ideal fit at forward for the Union. On the process to sign him, how he fits and what the striker depth chart looks like now:
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Bruno Damiani Comes to Philadelphia Union as Ideal Fit at Forward
The Union's year-long pursuit of the Uruguayan forward officially ended on Tuesday in a club-record transfer deal.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/bruno-damiani-comes-to-philadelphia
about 1 year ago
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My column on the Union off-season: Ernst Tanner did exactly what he said he’d do this offseason and now every success or failure is solely on him.
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Ernst Tanner Revamped the Philadelphia Union Roster Just As He Said He Would
If anything, the Philadelphia Union sporting director has stuck true to his word about offseason acquisitions.
https://unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/ernst-tanner-revamped-the-philadelphia
about 1 year ago
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