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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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
The same old Union delivered another disappointing performance in a big game.
Match Thoughts:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
The same old Union delivered another disappointing performance in a big game.
Match Thoughts:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
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:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
The move better work because there’s no turning back.
Free column for everyone to read at Union Soccer Blog:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
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.
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
The move better work because there’s no turning back.
Free column for everyone to read at Union Soccer Blog:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
The three-week layoff is what it is, but the Union did their part to earn it.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
The three-week layoff is what it is, but the Union did their part to earn it.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Reposted
The Union survived Game 1 of Round 1
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Union survived Game 1 of Round 1
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
The Union survived Game 1 of Round 1
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Union survived Game 1 of Round 1
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts at Union Soccer Blog:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-math-a...
I did the Decision Day math for the Nos. 8 & 9 seeds and looked at the preferred matchup for the Union:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-math-a...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-math-a...
I did the Decision Day math for the Nos. 8 & 9 seeds and looked at the preferred matchup for the Union:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/the-math-a...
The Union’s Supporters’ Shield triumph was built by a foundation forged in preseason.
Column on Saturday’s match:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Column on Saturday’s match:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Union’s Supporters’ Shield triumph was built by a foundation forged in preseason.
Column on Saturday’s match:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Column on Saturday’s match:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-d...
A detailed look at the Union’s Shield competition with less than a month left in the MLS regular season.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-d...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-d...
A detailed look at the Union’s Shield competition with less than a month left in the MLS regular season.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-d...
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:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
Column on the Union’s trophy-winning credentials:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
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.
open.substack.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
Column on the Union’s trophy-winning credentials:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
“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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts on Union-Fire:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
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
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
August 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
Match Thoughts on Union-Fire:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/match-thou...
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
Milan Iloski Details Move to Philadelphia Union
The 26-year-old forward spoke with reporters on Thursday about joining the Union.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
My Union Soccer Blog column on what the move means in the short and long term:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
August 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
My Union Soccer Blog column on what the move means in the short and long term:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/milan-ilos...
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/mikael-uhr...
On Uhre’s return & the impact it can have down the stretch:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/mikael-uhr...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
July 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/mikael-uhr...
On Uhre’s return & the impact it can have down the stretch:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/mikael-uhr...
The Union recalibrated in their win over the Red Bulls.
Match Thoughts:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Match Thoughts:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Philadelphia Union Recalibrate In Win Over New York Red Bulls
Match thoughts on a comprehensive 2-0 victory.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Union recalibrated in their win over the Red Bulls.
Match Thoughts:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Match Thoughts:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
Bradley Carnell is excited for his first Union-Red Bulls rivalry game on the Union side.
USOC QF Match Preview:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
USOC QF Match Preview:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
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."
open.substack.com
July 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Bradley Carnell is excited for his first Union-Red Bulls rivalry game on the Union side.
USOC QF Match Preview:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
USOC QF Match Preview:
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
A bunch of familiar errors reared their head in the Union’s loss on Saturday.
Match Thoughts on Union-Nashville:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/familiar-e...
Match Thoughts on Union-Nashville:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/familiar-e...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A bunch of familiar errors reared their head in the Union’s loss on Saturday.
Match Thoughts on Union-Nashville:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/familiar-e...
Match Thoughts on Union-Nashville:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/familiar-e...
Tai Baribo is safely out of Israel, plus all the Union injury updates from Bradley Carnell ahead of Wednesday’s game in Chicago.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/tai-baribo...
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/tai-baribo...
Tai Baribo Safely Out of Israel, Plus Injury Updates
The Union's leading goal scorer safely landed out of Israel on Monday afternoon.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Tai Baribo is safely out of Israel, plus all the Union injury updates from Bradley Carnell ahead of Wednesday’s game in Chicago.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/tai-baribo...
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/tai-baribo...
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.
Bradley Carnell just said in his press conference that Baribo landed at his destination 25-30 minutes ago.
June 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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.
Bradley Carnell just said in his press conference that Baribo landed at his destination 25-30 minutes ago.
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
But when you take a step back it was created by the process that’s been in place in Chester since January.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
But when you take a step back it was created by the process that’s been in place in Chester since January.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/philadelph...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-the-un...
Bradley Carnell provided insight on how the club will adjust while they are off on international duty.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-the-un...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
June 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-the-un...
Bradley Carnell provided insight on how the club will adjust while they are off on international duty.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/how-the-un...
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/bradley-ca...
The update on the forwards, plus some praise for Chris Donovan amid the minutes increase he’s about to receive:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/bradley-ca...
Bradley Carnell Provides Injury Updates on Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo
Uhre and Baribo will at least miss Saturday's clash with Charlotte.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/bradley-ca...
The update on the forwards, plus some praise for Chris Donovan amid the minutes increase he’s about to receive:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/bradley-ca...
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.”
“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.”
June 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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.”
“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.”
It’s Time to Officially Move the Goalposts on the Union’s 2025 Expectations
My Union Soccer Blog Column:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/its-time-t...
My Union Soccer Blog Column:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/its-time-t...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
June 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It’s Time to Officially Move the Goalposts on the Union’s 2025 Expectations
My Union Soccer Blog Column:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/its-time-t...
My Union Soccer Blog Column:
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/its-time-t...
Union-Miami Match Thoughts:
Union played well, but Miami also had a clear pathway back into the game.
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
Union played well, but Miami also had a clear pathway back into the game.
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
Match Thoughts: Philadelphia Union 3, Inter Miami 3
The Union failed to close out another top-tier Eastern Conference foe at home on Saturday.
open.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Union-Miami Match Thoughts:
Union played well, but Miami also had a clear pathway back into the game.
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
Union played well, but Miami also had a clear pathway back into the game.
open.substack.com/pub/unionsoc...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-u...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-u...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-u...
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.
unionsoccerblog.substack.com/p/breaking-u...