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Philadelphia Union
Year of the Snake
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Year of the Snake
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Don't ever say American soccer doesn't have history
The original LA Galaxy kit (1996-97). Andrew Shue (Elisabeth Shue's brother) played 5 games for the Galaxy while simultaneously starring in Melrose Place.
December 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Don't ever say American soccer doesn't have history
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To kick off World Cup Draw week @theathletic.com...
I talked to various stars & masterminds of the 1994 draw — from a supermodel to Sepp Blatter — to tell the story of a "bizarre," "surreal" Vegas spectacle that, as Blatter told me, "will never be matched":
I talked to various stars & masterminds of the 1994 draw — from a supermodel to Sepp Blatter — to tell the story of a "bizarre," "surreal" Vegas spectacle that, as Blatter told me, "will never be matched":
The 1994 World Cup draw: FIFA’s Vegas show that ‘will never be matched’
The indelible scenes and stories from those who planned and participated in a norm-shattering few days in Las Vegas
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
To kick off World Cup Draw week @theathletic.com...
I talked to various stars & masterminds of the 1994 draw — from a supermodel to Sepp Blatter — to tell the story of a "bizarre," "surreal" Vegas spectacle that, as Blatter told me, "will never be matched":
I talked to various stars & masterminds of the 1994 draw — from a supermodel to Sepp Blatter — to tell the story of a "bizarre," "surreal" Vegas spectacle that, as Blatter told me, "will never be matched":
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As World Cup draw week starts, @oyounothing.bsky.social lays out how the event will (theoretically) work:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/fifa-... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/soccer/fifa-... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
FIFA’s World Cup draw is this week. Here’s what to know before, during, and after Friday’s event
Next summer's mega event is rapidly approaching but before it does, 48 nations need to be paired and assigned venues. That happens this Friday and Saturday.
www.inquirer.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As World Cup draw week starts, @oyounothing.bsky.social lays out how the event will (theoretically) work:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/fifa-... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
www.inquirer.com/soccer/fifa-... via @phillysport.bsky.social @inquirer.com
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December 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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MLS is changing its calendar in 18 months. But they still need to work out a new deal with @mlspa.bsky.social. We talked about some of the upcoming challenges with @soccerlawyer.bsky.social. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/spor...
Sports Lawyer Andrew Visnovsky previews upcoming MLS CBA negotiations
There could be some interesting developments over the next 18 months.
www.sounderatheart.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
MLS is changing its calendar in 18 months. But they still need to work out a new deal with @mlspa.bsky.social. We talked about some of the upcoming challenges with @soccerlawyer.bsky.social. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/spor...
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Garth Lagerwey will not return as CEO of Atlanta United.
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
Atlanta United CEO Garth Lagerwey will not return to club following leave of absence
In October, Lagerwey and Atlanta United announced would take an indefinite leave of absence following a cancer diagnosis in July.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Garth Lagerwey will not return as CEO of Atlanta United.
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
A global search is underway to fill the role, one that will oversee both ATLTUD and the expansion NWSL team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
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Two more post-mortems are live!
NYCFC slow-played their season, and it paid off with an excellent summer window and a really promising playoff run. And San Diego... well, they proved me entirely wrong, and set an expansion record in the process.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
NYCFC slow-played their season, and it paid off with an excellent summer window and a really promising playoff run. And San Diego... well, they proved me entirely wrong, and set an expansion record in the process.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
November 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Two more post-mortems are live!
NYCFC slow-played their season, and it paid off with an excellent summer window and a really promising playoff run. And San Diego... well, they proved me entirely wrong, and set an expansion record in the process.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
NYCFC slow-played their season, and it paid off with an excellent summer window and a really promising playoff run. And San Diego... well, they proved me entirely wrong, and set an expansion record in the process.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-no...
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Kai Wagner from your Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union rings the bell.
November 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Kai Wagner from your Supporters' Shield-winning Philadelphia Union rings the bell.
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You would think that the league would be pretty pleased to get a Messi vs Müller final. The German set that narrative early in so many interviews.
Müller would market the sh't out of that game. It's a shame Messi never speaks.
Müller would market the sh't out of that game. It's a shame Messi never speaks.
November 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
You would think that the league would be pretty pleased to get a Messi vs Müller final. The German set that narrative early in so many interviews.
Müller would market the sh't out of that game. It's a shame Messi never speaks.
Müller would market the sh't out of that game. It's a shame Messi never speaks.
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A year of debuts in the red, white and blue.
November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A year of debuts in the red, white and blue.
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The headline reads “bold plans” but there’s nothing in this article that indicates any kind of bold action, just a bold fundraising number to hit. With a World Cup less than a year away, after a decade to plan for it, the people who run soccer here (leagues & fed) are directionless and late.
'Soccer Everywhere for Everyone' would be much more believable if national team home tickets were priced with everyone in mind, or at the least for friendlies. apnews.com/article/us-s...
US Soccer has bold plans for the World Cup legacy
The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer.
apnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The headline reads “bold plans” but there’s nothing in this article that indicates any kind of bold action, just a bold fundraising number to hit. With a World Cup less than a year away, after a decade to plan for it, the people who run soccer here (leagues & fed) are directionless and late.
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What could go wrong?
November 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
What could go wrong?
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November 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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New pod! S03E40 - Be a Goldfish, www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vndcy-...
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S03E40 - Be a Goldfish
Well, here we are.
We're working through the five stages of grief at the AMPU studios this week. And wherever you are in the process, join Paul, C, and E as they reflect on the Union's unceremonious ...
www.podbean.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Catarina Macario told reporters in Orlando that she gave thanks for her health, having feared at some points in her ACL recovery that she might not get back to this point.
I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/catar...
I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/catar...
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Catarina Macario told reporters in Orlando that she gave thanks for her health, having feared at some points in her ACL recovery that she might not get back to this point.
I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/catar...
I asked Emma Hayes how satisfying it is to watch Macario in full flight with the #USWNT:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/catar...
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Iran to boycott World Cup draw over visa issues
Iran to boycott World Cup draw over visa issues
Iran will not send a delegation to Washington, D.C. for Friday's 2026 World Cup draw, a spokesperson for the Iranian football federation said.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Iran to boycott World Cup draw over visa issues
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If FIFA has been unable to get a visa to enter the US for a member of its own competitions organizing committee, it doesn't bode well for fans at the World Cup. apnews.com/article/iran...
Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week. The U.S. denied visas to members of the Iranian delegation, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
apnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If FIFA has been unable to get a visa to enter the US for a member of its own competitions organizing committee, it doesn't bode well for fans at the World Cup. apnews.com/article/iran...
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Fulham coach Silva provides positive Robinson injury update
Fulham coach Silva provides positive Robinson injury update
Antonee Robinson is getting closer to a return from a troublesome knee injury, according to Fulham head coach Marco Silva.
prosoccerwire.usatoday.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Fulham coach Silva provides positive Robinson injury update
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Sources: 2024 USL champion and Union Homegrown Matt Real is joining Hartford Athletic of the USL for the 2026 season.
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Sources: 2024 USL champion and Union Homegrown Matt Real is joining Hartford Athletic of the USL for the 2026 season.
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
Real, 26, made a total of 57 appearances for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, scoring twice and assisting four times over two seasons and 4,349 minutes.
#doop
📸: Colorado Springs
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Alex Freeman starred for the #USMNT in its two November wins. His Super Bowl-winning dad Antonio loved every minute of it.
“I’d never heard Alex talk about being in a fight. Now here I am, seeing him in the middle of a flat-out brawl.”
@FOXSoccer:
www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...
“I’d never heard Alex talk about being in a fight. Now here I am, seeing him in the middle of a flat-out brawl.”
@FOXSoccer:
www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...
Alex Freeman has his Super Bowl-winning dad catching some World Cup fever.
U.S. men's national team player Alex Freeman has his Super Bowl-winning dad Antonio Freeman catching some World Cup fever ahead of next summer's big event.
www.foxsports.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Alex Freeman starred for the #USMNT in its two November wins. His Super Bowl-winning dad Antonio loved every minute of it.
“I’d never heard Alex talk about being in a fight. Now here I am, seeing him in the middle of a flat-out brawl.”
@FOXSoccer:
www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...
“I’d never heard Alex talk about being in a fight. Now here I am, seeing him in the middle of a flat-out brawl.”
@FOXSoccer:
www.foxsports.com/stories/socc...
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With just a few hours to go until the Union announce their end-of-year roster decisions, here’s your chance to have your say in @phillysport.bsky.social’s interactive Stay or Go feature:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
Which Union Players Should Stay or Go? Swipe and Decide.
Union’s playoff run ended early despite a successful season winning the Supporters’ Shield. How will the team reshape its roster and build on its forward momentum?
www.inquirer.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
With just a few hours to go until the Union announce their end-of-year roster decisions, here’s your chance to have your say in @phillysport.bsky.social’s interactive Stay or Go feature:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
www.inquirer.com/soccer/inq2/...
2025 Leaders in Accurate Crosses Per Match
1) SJ Earthquakes
2) Philly Union
3) Vancouver Whitecaps
4) Houston Dynamo
5) Seattle Sounders
An Espinoza-Benteke combo would be wild.
1) SJ Earthquakes
2) Philly Union
3) Vancouver Whitecaps
4) Houston Dynamo
5) Seattle Sounders
An Espinoza-Benteke combo would be wild.
A Concacaf Champions Cup club should 1000% come in and offer Benteke a max TAM deal.
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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2025 Leaders in Accurate Crosses Per Match
1) SJ Earthquakes
2) Philly Union
3) Vancouver Whitecaps
4) Houston Dynamo
5) Seattle Sounders
An Espinoza-Benteke combo would be wild.
1) SJ Earthquakes
2) Philly Union
3) Vancouver Whitecaps
4) Houston Dynamo
5) Seattle Sounders
An Espinoza-Benteke combo would be wild.
A Concacaf Champions Cup club should 1000% come in and offer Benteke a max TAM deal.
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
2025 Leaders in Accurate Crosses Per Match
1) SJ Earthquakes
2) Philly Union
3) Vancouver Whitecaps
4) Houston Dynamo
5) Seattle Sounders
An Espinoza-Benteke combo would be wild.
1) SJ Earthquakes
2) Philly Union
3) Vancouver Whitecaps
4) Houston Dynamo
5) Seattle Sounders
An Espinoza-Benteke combo would be wild.
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Indy is staying in Philly ⚡️
Philadelphia has reached an agreement on a new contract with midfielder Indiana Vassilev.
📝 philaunion.co/ivnc
#DOOP
Philadelphia has reached an agreement on a new contract with midfielder Indiana Vassilev.
📝 philaunion.co/ivnc
#DOOP
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Indy is staying in Philly ⚡️
Philadelphia has reached an agreement on a new contract with midfielder Indiana Vassilev.
📝 philaunion.co/ivnc
#DOOP
Philadelphia has reached an agreement on a new contract with midfielder Indiana Vassilev.
📝 philaunion.co/ivnc
#DOOP