Well hey let’s talk about the Philadelphia Union again. Kai Wagner is coming back, Quinn Sullivan is on the verge of a return and there’s a ton of games ahead. Some Midseason Break Musings at Union Soccer Blog: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-return...

16 Thoughts from the World Cup round of 16: ⚽️ Not reaching the quarters is a disappointment for the USMNT ⚽️Some thoughts on the next four years for the USMNT ⚽️Spain, France who is the real favorite? ⚽️Be Prepared, it might come home. unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/16-thought...

I compiled all my World Cup thoughts in one spot. 32 Thoughts from the Round of 32: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/32-thought...

My final thoughts on Groups A, B & C ⚽️I hate half the teams in Group A, but not Mexico ⚽️Canada is lucky as hell ⚽️Group C went as expected ⚽️My appreciation for Haiti open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

The #USMNT made us believe in the unbelievable on Friday night. Sure, it’s just one game, but it feels damn good to dream about what this team could do. My column: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

The #USMNT made us believe in the unbelievable on Friday night. Sure, it’s just one game, but it feels damn good to dream about what this team could do. My column: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

Mexico (and the Azteca) brought it in the opener, South Korea came from behind in the second half and Fox, well, was Fox. This is the World Cup from My Couch Day 1: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

Ryan Richter spoke today on how he’ll approach the Union’s interim head coaching role. New post up at Union Soccer Blog: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

Ryan Richter spoke today on how he’ll approach the Union’s interim head coaching role. New post up at Union Soccer Blog: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

48 Thoughts and Picks for 48 World Cup teams. My incredibly way too long brain dump on how I expect the 2026 World Cup to play out: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

“Unfortunately we didn’t get it right.” - Jay Sugarman The Union failed to get things right in the first half of 2026, but committed to righting their wrongs. The first of a few dispatches from Chester: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

Jon Scheer has a lot on his plate in the next few months. He talked in detail on Thursday about his plans for the club. -Qualities required for new striker -Updates on Cavan Sullivan, Malik Jakupovic and Neil Pierre and much more: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

Jon Scheer has a lot on his plate in the next few months. He talked in detail on Thursday about his plans for the club. -Qualities required for new striker -Updates on Cavan Sullivan, Malik Jakupovic and Neil Pierre and much more: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

“Unfortunately we didn’t get it right.” - Jay Sugarman The Union failed to get things right in the first half of 2026, but committed to righting their wrongs. The first of a few dispatches from Chester: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

The Philadelphia Union Had to Change Something Bradley Carnell’s firing feels like the right move. Thoughts on the Union’s sporting moves, plus a very early list of candidates I’d consider for head coach: open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...

Let’s call this a nighttime brain dump on the Union roster. Thoughts on the roster, how it’s performed and what needs to improve this summer. x.com/jtansey90/st...

History is not on the 2026 Philadelphia Union’s side. However, there is one recent playoff track they can still follow to reach the play-in round. What the data says about a season turnaround: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/history-is...

Union 0, Nashville 0 Match Thoughts: ⚽️You can see why the Union internally believe in Alladoh ⚽️Geiner Martinez impresses ⚽️The overall finishing still needs to get better. unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

The Union have taken a ton of pride in mining the transfer market for gems. The magic has faded, or possibly run out, with how poorly the latest offseason additions have played. My Union Soccer Blog column: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-philad...

Union’s off-season signings thru 10 games: Japhet Sery: 717 minutes, 1 goal, leads team w/ 21 fouls committed. Ezekiel Alladoh: 332 minutes, 0 goals Agustin Anello: 194 minutes, 1 goal Philippe Ndinga: 213 minutes, 3 starts Geiner Martinez: 46 minutes Finn Sundstrom: 45 min. 17 combined starts

The Positive, the Negative and the Unacceptable Match Thoughts from Union-TFC: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

What are the reasonable expectations for the Union’s two-game road swing? Thoughts on this week’s games: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/reasonable...

The Positive, The Negative and the Cavan Sullivan from the Union’s 0-0 draw with DC. Match Thoughts: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

The Positive, The Negative and the Cavan Sullivan from the Union’s 0-0 draw with DC. Match Thoughts: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

DC United at Philadelphia Union Match Preview Let’s be honest. This is a game the Union have no business losing. unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...

Match Thoughts: Union 2, Montreal 1 ⚽️The need for more Jesus Bueno ⚽️A spark for Alladoh? ⚽️An impressive display of fight, plus more unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union at CF Montreal “We have to get a win and score goals. It honestly doesn’t matter who we play at this point. We have to show up on the day.” - Milan Iloski unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union at CF Montreal “We have to get a win and score goals. It honestly doesn’t matter who we play at this point. We have to show up on the day.” - Milan Iloski unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...

How exactly can the Union improve their attack? Let’s explore some options: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-exactl...

How exactly can the Union improve their attack? Let’s explore some options: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-exactl...

Charlotte 2, Union 1 Match Thoughts ⚽️ The game plan was there, the execution was not. ⚽️ The Alladoh-Damiani partnership ain’t it. ⚽️ Simple mistakes lead to goals. unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

The Union spent preseason in Spain and Florida. They’ve played road games in Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico. This is the behind the scenes story of how the Union get everything from one place to the next: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/behind-the...

The Union spent preseason in Spain and Florida. They’ve played road games in Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico. This is the behind the scenes story of how the Union get everything from one place to the next: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/behind-the...

The Philadelphia Union have failed themselves. My Union Soccer Blog column from another shocking performance: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-philad...

The Philadelphia Union have failed themselves. My Union Soccer Blog column from another shocking performance: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-philad...

Union-Club America Match Thoughts: The final product still isn’t good enough, but at least the Union provided a flash of strong play in Mexico City. unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

It’s very difficult to be as uncompetitive in Major League Soccer than the Philadelphia Union have been so far in 2026. My column after yet another disappointing 90 minutes: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...

It’s very difficult to be as uncompetitive in Major League Soccer than the Philadelphia Union have been so far in 2026. My column after yet another disappointing 90 minutes: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...

The Union actually come into their weekend match as the slightly better team on paper. Unclear if that will matter, but at there’s a blueprint for a result in Atlanta. Match Preview: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...

The Union kick off their CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 matchup with Club America on Tuesday night. Match Preview: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...

Stas Korzeniowski is the Union’s early-season surprise. “I’m the Union II guy. I’m not the million dollar transfer signing. There’s some beauty behind that because I only have room to surprise.” A conversation with Stas on his journey to MLS minutes: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/stas-korze...

The 2026 version of the Union requires patience. The problem, though, is the remarkably high standard they’ve set in previous years doesn’t allow for a patient build throughout the season. My Union Soccer Blog column: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-2026-p...

The 2026 version of the Union requires patience. The problem, though, is the remarkably high standard they’ve set in previous years doesn’t allow for a patient build throughout the season. My Union Soccer Blog column: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-2026-p...

The Union realistically shouldn’t start any of their important players in the second leg against Defence Force. But with plenty to work on, some starters will probably play. Match Preview: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...

Match Thoughts: DC 1, Union 0 unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

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 unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-best-s...

Consider this my contribution to your MLS season preview reading. Why You Should Care (or Not) About MLS’ 30 Teams in 2026 unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/why-you-sh...

With a revamped roster in 2026, Joe Tansey explores how this Philadelphia team compares to the Supporters’ Shield winners from last year: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-succes...

Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 5, Defence Force 0 ⚽️ Ezekiel Alladoh…wow…okay ⚽️ Stas holds his own ⚽️ Cavan Sullivan’s impact and more unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...

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.” unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...