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José Roberto Nuñez
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Philadelphia Union Beat Reporter | Opinions are my own | NASR Member | Greatness from Small Beginnings | AAT Sports Philadelphia


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Massive scoop by Eben Novy-Williams and Jacob Feldman of Sportico: the MLS–Apple deal will now end 3.5 years earlier than originally agreed.
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Union record-breaking transfer target Ezequiel Alladoh is not in the matchday roster for Brommapojkarna’s final match of the season.

Alladoh was featured in a club marketing post as recently as 14 hours ago.

The gears are moving.

#doop #MLS #Ghana #BlackStars
📸: Brommapojkarna
November 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Sources: The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to sing Ghanaian striker Ezekiel Alladoh.

#doop #ghana #sweden #allsvenslan
📸: Petter Arvidson and Richmond Entsie
November 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM
What a day for Curaçao! They defeat Jamaica 2–0 on National Day.

Celebrations are in order as the Blue Stars take the top spot in World Cup qualification with three matches to go.

#doop #Curaçao #ReggaeBoyz #CONCACAF
📹: Paramount+
October 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This match, per a source, is being moved to Chase Stadium in Florida due to protests and the threat of ICE agents in the Chicago area.

#doop #MLS #PuertoRico
Union II Assistant Head Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain remains active during the international window, continuing his work with Puerto Rico’s national team.

Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
October 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Quinn Sullivan, Olwethu Makhanya, and Frankie Westfield have earned spots on this year’s 22 Under 22 list, making Philadelphia the most represented club.

Opinion: Glad they made the list--but I severely disagree with the placement.

#doop #MLS #MLSNEXTPro
📸: MLS and Carl Gulbish
October 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Union II Assistant Head Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain remains active during the international window, continuing his work with Puerto Rico’s national team.

Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Got a hold of this piece of ridiculous Philadelphia Union history.

A gigantic thank you to the incredibly kind person who helped me get it.

Vamos Philadel-PIA.

#DOOP #everyonen
October 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Broke out the fine china tonight.
Big day in Philadelphia tomorrow.

Wishing everyone a great Friday!

#doop #redoctober #ringthebell
October 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The MLSPA has released the list of Union players eligible for free agency under the CBA:

Bedoya – No Contract
Bender – No Contract
Donovan – Pending option
Marks – No Contract
Vassilev – Pending option
Uhre – No Contract
Harriel – Pending option

#doop #MLS #MLSPA
📷: Carl Gulbish and Philadelphia U
October 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Performances like today’s against France catch the eyes of the right people.

No doubt this one did just that.

Bravo, Frankie.

#doop #MLS #USYMNT #USMNT
October 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Jesús Bueno has been called up to represent Venezuela for their upcoming international friendlies against Argentina on Friday, October 10, and Belize on October 14.

#doop #MLS #lavinotinto #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
September 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Danley Jean-Jacques has been selected to represent Haiti in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Nicaragua on October 9 and Honduras on October 13.

#CONCACAF #DOOP #HAITI #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Tai Baribo has been called up to represent Israel in October’s World Cup qualifiers.

Israel vs Norway — October 11
Israel vs Italy — October 14

#doop #Israel #MLS #Italy
📸: Carl Gulbish (@carlgulbishpho1) and Israel FA
September 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
One of the brightest spots of this year’s Philadelphia Union squad has been the midfield—especially the “yin and yang” dynamic between Jovan Lukic and Danley Jean-Jacques, who complement each other perfectly.

#doop #MLS #haiti #serbia
📷: Carl Gulbish
September 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Sources: Lou Liedtka, a Wyncote, PA native and UVM alum, has signed a deal with the Philadelphia Union.

He made eight appearances for Vermont in 2024, logging 720 minutes with a .81 save percentage.

#doop #UVM #mlsnextpro
September 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Philadelphia has recalled CJ Olney from Lexington SC.

The 18-year-old midfielder featured in just four matches, totaling 94 minutes of action and recording a single assist.

#doop #LexGo #usymnt #usmnt
📷: Lexington SC
September 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
MLS punishment looming for Luis Suárez and others after Leagues Cup incident?

Short answer: I believe so.

In 2015, Clint Dempsey ripped up a referee’s notebook in the U.S. Open Cup, earning a two-year ban from the tournament and a three-match MLS suspension.

#doop #InterMiamiCF #Messi
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre combine for an incredible goal.

The future of the #usmnt in one sentence.

#doop #Usymnt #MLSNEXTPRO
📹: APPLE | MLS NEXT Pro
August 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
How Damiani’s match-winner against Cincinnati sounded across the English, Spanish, and radio feeds.

Bravo to Callum Williams, Ian Joy, Pablo Ramírez, Jesús Bracamontes, Ryan Dunne, and Sébastien Le Toux for their calls of an incredibly entertaining match at TQL.

#doop #TodosPorCincy #AllForCincy
Damiani Goal - How it sounded
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August 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Julián Carranza to Leicester is a done deal, reports @CLMerlo.

Medical is imminent to complete the move.

It’s a loan with an option to buy, per the South American transfer guru.

#doop #Argentina #Feyenoord #Leicester
📸: Philadelphia Union
August 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
South American transfer guru @CLMERLO reports that Julián Carranza is nearing a deal to join Leicester City of the Championship, England’s second division.

Carranza, 25, joined Feyenoord on July 1, 2024, from the Union.

#doop #Leicester #Feyenoord
📷: Philadelphia Union and Feyenoord
August 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
US Soccer just announced ID camps for the U20, U19, and U17 groups, with a slew of Union inclusions:

U20s: Andrew Rick, Eddy Davis, and Sal Olivas

U19s: Kaiden Moore and Neil Pierre

U17s: Matthew White and Malik Jakupovic

#doop #USMNT #USYMNT #MLSNEXTPRO #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish (@carlgulbishpho1)
August 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Andre Blake is officially OUT for Jamaica’s upcoming World Cup Qualifying matches.

#doop #reggaeboyz
📷: Jamaica FA
August 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Official - LeFlore is loaned out through the end of the season to Detroit City FC of USL. He is eligible to play for the USL side this weekend.

That wraps up my transfer season coverage for the Union. 🎯

#doop #detroitcityfc #USL
📷: Philadelphia Union and Detroit City FC
August 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM