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Frankie Westfield wasn’t a superstar prospect, but he’s gotten to the #USMNT roster thanks to an incredible work effort. More on Westfield’s call-up: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/hard-work-...
Hard Work Pays Off For Frankie Westfield With USMNT Call-Up
Westfield’s rise over the last two years earned him a call-up to the USMNT for the September and October friendlies.
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Neil Pierre waited in anticipation for most of the last week to get the call to the #USMNT He’s headed to camp with two teammates as part of a rapid ascension to stardom that started in July. On Pierre’s call-up: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/neil-pierr...
Neil Pierre’s Rapid Ascension To Stardom Continues With USMNT Call-Up
CHESTER — Neil Pierre spent a good amount of time over the last few days prior to his United States men’s national team call-up texting with his teammates and checking his e-mail.
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Cavan Sullivan is excited to get his first #USMNT call-up and continue the impressive 2026 he’s had. The teenage phenom talked about the call-up yesterday in Chester: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/cavan-sull...
Cavan Sullivan Excited to Get First USMNT Call-Up
The Philadelphia Union teenager is headed to his first senior national team camp alongside two of his teammates.
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Union 5, FC Cincinnati 0 Match Thoughts: ⚽️A breakdown of an aesthetically pleasing second goal. ⚽️Bruno Damiani’s big night ⚽️Sorting out the penalty hierarchy unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 5, FC Cincinnati 0
The Union routed one of their Eastern Conference playoff rivals after an early red card.
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The Union won Saturday night thanks to some grit, heart, determination and one of the worst PK attempts you’ll ever see. Match Thoughts: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 2, CF Montreal 0
The Union put in a gritty effort to produce a 2-0 win inside Subaru Park.
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A post for the true sickos amongst us. Neil Pierre is now a top-six scoring defender in Union history. Here’s the full list of defenders to score in an MLS game for the club: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/where-neil...
Where Neil Pierre Stands Among The Top Scoring Philadelphia Union Defenders
Neil Pierre is already one of the most prolific scoring defenders in Philadelphia Union history.
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Union 3, RBNY 1 ⚽️The Hype Trains Have Surged Into Hyperspace ⚽️Some Midfield Appreciation ⚽️Oh Yeah, The Playoffs Race is Really Real unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 3, RBNY 1
The hype trains are in hyper drive and the Union just keep winning.
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The Union’s Top Scoring Defenders in MLS League Games: Jack Elliott -10 Jakob Glesnes -9 Kai Wagner -8 Nathan Harriel -7 Sheanon Williams -7 Neil Pierre -4
Matthew De George@sportsdoctormd.bsky.social · last mo.Single season, yes. I think @jtansey90.bsky.social might have more info on all time soon. That's his side of the street
Ryan Richter ran with a tight rotation of players for 9 games played out over one month. The first-choice players have delivered, but there’s little to no depth behind them. So how concerned should we be about the Union’s lack of depth? unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-concer...
How Concerned Should We Be About the Philadelphia Union’s Lack of Depth?
The Union are running with a tight rotation under interim head coach Ryan Richter.
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Cavan and Quinn Sullivan brought the DAWG to a fight with Inter Miami. And they universally came out on top My column on last night’s big moment & what it means for the Union: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/cavan-and-...
Cavan and Quinn Sullivan Bring the Dawg To Fight, Come Away Winners
The Sullivan brothers provided the Union with an emotional jolt that could last until the end of the MLS season.
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It’s not the best nickname the press box has ever produced, but still very good what we workshopped tonight.
Matthew De George@sportsdoctormd.bsky.social · 2mo agoWorkshopped this joke with @jtansey90.bsky.social but Maxi Falcon looks like a Publix Puyol
There hasn’t been a shutout on either end of the Union-Miami matchup since Messi arrived. Wednesday’s game is probably going to come down to defense. To be honest, it’s a winnable game Match Preview: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-prev...
Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami
The Union are after their first win over the Messi-era Inter Miami.
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Mark McKenzie is reportedly coming back to the Union in January. It’s a long-term move that should help the Union win more, but it also covers up a lot of bad business made by the club. My thoughts on McKenzie’s return: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Philadelphia Union Reportedly Bringing Back Mark McKenzie for January 2027
The Athletic's Tom Bogert broke the news on Tuesday morning.
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Union 3, NYCFC 2 Match Thoughts: ⚽️The Union Run on Sullivans ⚽️Bruno’s Big Night ⚽️Let’s Talk About 6s and much more unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 3, New York City FC 2
They let the Philadelphia Union get hot.
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Thursday night was one giant missed opportunity for Philadelphia Union players. Thoughts on a night to forget: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Philadelphia Union Experience One Giant Missed Opportunity
None of the players on the field on Thursday impressed in an opportunity to earn more first-team minutes.
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The Union are still alive in Leagues Cup entering Thursday. They have a slim shot to qualify, but there is a path. So what should they do? unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Philadelphia Union Enter Santos Laguna Match Still Alive for Leagues Cup Advancement
The Union need a big win and some help to finish in the top four of the MLS Leagues Cup standings.
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Both of these things can be true: 1. The Union played well enough against Cruz Azul to feel somewhat positive. 2. Some of Thursday’s shortcomings are concerning for the rest of 2026 Match Thoughts: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts: Cruz Azul 1, Philadelphia Union 0
The Union didn't score, but had a positive enough performance to see Thursday as a momentum builder.
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The Philadelphia Union Officially Have Their Heart and Soul Back My Column: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-philad...
The Philadelphia Union Officially Have Their Heart and Soul Back
Saturday's come-from-behind win over Atlanta United confirmed the Union have their fight back.
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The Union are at the halfway point of the MLS season. They sit in 14th place, nine points off a playoff spot, but they’ve won two in a row. So how realistic is a surge into a playoff spot? Let’s crunch some numbers: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/so-how-rea...
So How Realistic Is A Philadelphia Union Surge Into Playoff Position?
The Union are at the halfway point in MLS play. They have a lot of work to do to finish in the top nine.
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Ryan Richter’s first conversation with Milan Iloski when he took over as interim coach was about consistently playing Iloski as a striker. That’s paid off through two games. On Iloski’s form and other Match Thoughts: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
Milan Iloski Extends Scoring Streak In Union's Second Straight Win
Iloski, now firmly playing in the striker role, is the Union's best pure finisher.
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Subaru Park finally felt like home again. Match Thoughts on a much-needed Philadelphia Union home victory: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 3, New York Red Bulls 1
Home finally felt like home again.
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What’s next for the Union’s transfer plans? The focus is now on Makhanya, Ndinga and Pierre. What Jon Scheer had to say about potential moves on the back line: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/so-whats-n...
So What's Next For the Philadelphia Union's Transfer Plans?
A few rumored outgoing moves could shake up the Union's defensive depth.
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Kai Wagner detailed his return to the Philadelphia Union this past weekend. One thing is very clear: he wants to get the club back to winning ways as soon as possible. unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/kai-wagner...
Kai Wagner Details Return to Philadelphia Union
The German left-back was re-acquired by the Philadelphia Union on Friday.
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With Kai Wagner returning as a DP, the Union have two full-backs filling the six DP & U22 spots. It’s not an ideal roster build, but the goal right now is to win games at really any cost. Thoughts on the deal itself and the roster build: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Philadelphia Union Had to Do Kai Wagner Deal, But It Complicates Club's Roster Build
The German left-back is returning as a Designated Player on a fee worth under $4 million.
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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...
The Return of the Kai and Other Midseason Break Musings
Thoughts on the Union's surprise move to bring back Kai Wagner and more.
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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...
16 Thoughts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16
And then there were eight.
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I compiled all my World Cup thoughts in one spot. 32 Thoughts from the Round of 32: unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/32-thought...
32 Thoughts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32
Thoughts from a crazy six days of the World Cup knockout round.
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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...
World Cup From My Couch: Final Thoughts on Groups A, B & C
I hate half of Group A, Canada got lucky and Group C finished as expected.
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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...
USMNT Makes Us Believe in 4-1 Thumping Of Paraguay
The Americans turned in arguably the best World Cup performance in their history on Friday night.
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