CHESTER — The stakes are too high for the Philadelphia Union to take anything for granted. But even if they were inclined to, D.C. United…
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Union weighing replacements for Tai Baribo, Frankie Westfield ahead of D.C. trip
CHESTER — The Philadelphia Union will be without two contributors this weekend for a trip down to D.C. United. Frankie Westfield is off with the…
Indiana Vassilev’s intensity, flexibility helps Union in moment of need
CHESTER — There have been times this year when Indiana Vassilev has not been the right man for the job. Saturday, in the key moment…
Union hope to put past behind them with New England’s visit
CHESTER — For most of the Philadelphia Union, a beating like the one meted out by Vancouver in Saturday night’s 7-0 loss is a once-in-a-lifetime…
Union have four days to stop the slide after Open Cup ouster in Nashville
It’s two games, an 180-minute sandbar in the vast ocean of an MLS campaign. But the Philadelphia Union rammed into it hard this week. And…
Sam Surridge hat trick dooms Union in U.S. Open Cup loss to Nashville
A bad weekend in Vancouver had turned into a bad week for the Philadelphia Union. For the second straight game, the Union allowed a hat…
‘Whacked’ by Whitecaps, Union have precious little time to regroup
The Philadelphia Union traveled west hoping to solidify their position in two competitions this week. They’ll fly to Nashville Sunday in tatters, after a 7-0…
Danish detour was formative experience for Union’s Jeremy Rafanello
CHESTER — Though there was a moment or two where the doubt crept in for Jeremy Rafanello, he can see now with the relative sagacity…
U.S. men’s national team to visit Subaru Park for Nov. 15 friendly
The U.S. men’s national team will return to Subaru Park on November 15 for a friendly against Paraguay, the Philadelphia Union and U.S. Soccer announced…
De George: Union’s clinching win in Cincinnati a showcase of what team can be
The knock on the Philadelphia Union through most of this season has been against whom their points have been accrued. The Union have maximized the…
Union clinch playoff spot, strengthen Shield shot with win at Cincinnati
A year after seeing their six-season run of playoff appearances end, the Union are back in the MLS Cup playoffs. The Union weathered an Olwethu…
De George: Milan Iloski’s arrival could change trajectory of Union’s season
CHESTER — The No. 10 position exerts outsized influence in the sport of soccer, on the attentions of front offices and on what transpires on…
Pregame goalie injury ‘galvanizes’ Union in needed clean sheet
CHESTER — No goalkeeper takes the field worrying about who his backup is that day, but that process was more laborious for Andrew Rick Saturday.…
Union draw with Toronto a missed opportunity that may prove decisive
CHESTER — The Philadelphia Union entered Saturday night leading the Supporters’ Shield standings precisely because they’ve avoided letdowns like what would transpire in the next…