Brotherly Game

03/02/2025

Three Philadelphia Union Academy teammates will be part of the U.S. Under-17 team aiming to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November in Qatar. Left back Jordan Griffin, midfielder Kellan LeBlanc and forward Jamir Johnson are all part of the 20-player roster called in by head coach Gonzalo Seagares. Former Philadelphia Union Academy defender Pedro Guimaraes is also part of the team....

Three Philadelphia Union Academy teammates will be part of the U.S. Under-17 team aiming to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November in Qatar.

03/02/2025

Three Philadelphia Union Academy teammates will be part of the U.S. Under-17 team aiming to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in November in Qatar. Left back Jordan Griffin, midfielder Kellan LeBlanc and forward Jamir Johnson are all part of the 20-player roster called in by head coach Gonzalo Seagares. Former Philadelphia Union Academy defender Pedro Guimaraes is also part of the team....

31/01/2025

The third season of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ kicks off on February 22 with MLS is Back Opening Weekend. Over the course of two days, all 30 MLS clubs will take the field. The opening match will see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF hosting New York City FC. The Philadelphia Union will also start their campaign on the road in Florida against Orlando City....

The third season of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ kicks off on February 22 with MLS is Back Opening Weekend. Over the course of two days, all 30 MLS clubs will take the field. The opening match will see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF hosting New York City FC. The Philadelphia Union will also start t...

02/01/2025

Just like most of us rang in the new year watching a ball drop in Times Square, the Philadelphia Union started 2025 with a major announcement of their own. On Thursday, January 2nd, the club ushered in a new era by naming Bradley Carnell as their new head coach, making him the Union’s fourth manager in club history. Carnell, a Johannesburg native, most recently managed St....

Just like most of us rang in the new year watching a ball drop in Times Square, the Philadelphia Union started 2025 with a major announcement of their own. On Thursday, January 2nd, the club ushered in a new era by naming Bradley Carnell as their new head coach, making him the Union’s fourth manag...

20/12/2024

Philadelphia Soccer Now

05/12/2024

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07/11/2024

Curtin Closed

Jim Curtin, the longest tenured coach in Philadelphia Union history, is now without a job. It's a shocking move and a head scratching start to what some have already lauded as the most important off-season in team history. The news was first reported by Pablo Mauer and Felipe Car with the Athletic.....

07/11/2024

As the Union's offseason slowly gets underway, breaking news dropped this morning suggesting that the Philadelphia Union and Head Coach Jim Curtin are parting ways. Curtin, the most tenured coach in franchise history, is now without a job. It's a shocking move and a head scratching start to what some have already lauded as the most important off-season in team history....

As the Union's offseason slowly gets underway, breaking news dropped this morning suggesting that the Philadelphia Union and Head Coach Jim Curtin are parting ways. Curtin, the most tenured coach in franchise history, is now without a job. It's a shocking move and a head scratching start to what som...

23/10/2024

Attacking midfielder Quinn Sullivan had a breakout year for the Philadelphia Union in 2024. The Homegrown product was rewarded with a new contract and likely a considerable pay raise. The contract, inked Wednesday, will keep Sullivan on the Union's books the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028. Sullivan, the 20-year old playmaker, was just one of two Union players to appear in all 34 matches this season....

Attacking midfielder Quinn Sullivan had a breakout year for the Philadelphia Union in 2024. The Homegrown product was rewarded with a new contract and likely a considerable pay raise. The contract, inked Wednesday, will keep Sullivan on the Union's books the 2027 season, with a club option for 2028....

21/10/2024

CJ Olney late winner sends Union II to second round of Next Pro playoffs

In a game that was begging for a hero, CJ Olney stepped up into the spotlight with an 86th minute strike that sent the home crowd into a frenzy and Philadelphia Union II to the second round of the MLS Next Pro playoffs.

18/10/2024

Today in The River End newsletter:

1. 🚧 Help Needed
2. 🐍 CJ Olney and Frankie Westfield Named to Next Pro Best XI
3. 📰 Tweet of the Day: A Strange Year
4. 💧Water Cooler: Do the Union Deserve It Results
5. 🔗 Link Roundup

+ CJ Olney and Frankie Westfield Named to Next Pro Best XI

09/10/2024

For the first time, the Philadelphia Union II will be playing a home playoff match. Thanks, to the league’s unique “Pick-Your-Opponent” format, Union II selected the 6th seeded New York City FC II as their first opponent. Kickoff for the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals is set for 5:00 p.m. on October 20th inside Subaru Park. Now in its second year, the Pick-Your-Opponent allows the top three seeded teams to choose their opponent from the number 5-8 seeds....

For the first time, the Philadelphia Union II will be playing a home playoff match. Thanks, to the league’s unique “Pick-Your-Opponent” format, Union II selected the 6th seeded New York City FC II as their first opponent. Kickoff for the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals is set for 5:00 p.m. on...

06/10/2024

Playoff chances slip with 3-2 loss in Columbus

The Philadelphia Union will need a win on Decision Day at home against FC Cincinnati and some help after being dealt another blow to their playoff chances with a loss in Columbus on Saturday night. Prior to kickoff, the Union got an assist from Inter Miami beating Toronto FC but they fell behind ear...

29/09/2024

Saturday night's matchup against Atlanta United signified an opportunity for the Philadelphia Union to set themselves up for the best possible route to the playoffs with three difficult matches remaining. A win and three points would bolster their spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. And they would be closer to avoiding the opening knockout round matchup between the eight and ninth teams....

Saturday night's matchup against Atlanta United signified an opportunity for the Philadelphia Union to set themselves up for the best possible route to the playoffs with three difficult matches remaining. A win and three points would bolster their spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. And....

20/09/2024

Eastern women's soccer hosted Lebanon Valley College Wednesday afternoon looking to stay unbeaten on the year but a first half goal from Darrian Berkheimer was enough to lead the Dutchwomen to the 1-0 win.

Eastern women's soccer hosted Lebanon Valley College Wednesday afternoon looking to stay unbeaten on the year but a first half goal from Darrian Berkheimer was enough to lead the Dutchwomen to the 1-0 win.

17/09/2024

Philadelphia Union II falls to Inter Miami II in chaotic affair

Ahead of Sunday’s battle between Philadelphia and Miami’s second teams, Philadelphia Union II needed to sit atop the Eastern Conference and just required a single point to clinch a postseason berth.

01/09/2024

Early goals, Blake and the woodwork lead Union back to win column

Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo both scored inside 15 minutes and Andre Blake and the woodwork did the rest in leading the Philadelphia Union to their fourth win on the road of the season in a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Uhre found the back of the net in the 4th minute with...