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Brief announcement: I have started a Substack.
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I have been thinking about ways to better share content with everyone, even those who do not use the bird/X app, and this was the best solution.
No, I will not stop posting here and on AAT Sports. This is…
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Ok. So, it is very early and I'm only catching up now.
If I got this right:
0. The organizers of the event took government money to facilitate the event, fully knowing that Messi playing was key to the money being awarded as a grant.
1. Messi and Suarez were injured, but…
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Sources: The Philadelphia Union and Alejandro Bedoya have come to an agreement on a new one-year contract. After seven years, 247 appearances, and 27 goals, Alejandro Bedoya will return to the Union for the 2024 season and continue to build his legacy.
He will join the first…
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Seeing more and more videos coming out of Mexico from the celebrations after Monterrey beat Messi and friends.
This one is wild.
Frankly, considering how marketed Miami has been to fans of the other 28 teams, this video is probably pretty accurate for a good bit of MLS fans.…
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Opinion:
It's a shame that most of these fantastic details are hidden behind the most expensive kit.
While I'm not sure it's a fair comparison, bear with me. Manchester City, last year's top European club, offers their authentic kit shipped in a nice gift box for less than what…
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Jim is not a fan of "clear and obvious." Also, he's not a fan of "Two and a Half Men."
“What does clear and obvious even mean? What’s clear and obvious to me might not be to the next human. Millions of people watch Two and a Half Men and I think it’s the dumbest show ever. It’s…
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"It comes down to the ambition of the club. Is the club okay with just developing young players, selling, and being satisfied with reaching those big games but not taking the final step? However, if the club's ambitions are to really take the next step, at some point, we are…
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I spoke with folks with turf management experience ranging from Penn State baseball, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and golf courses, and they all unanimously said the same thing: There's no way any field could keep up with that much water.
Here are a couple of…
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Jim Curtin on enduring heartbreak over the past few postseasons:
"I’d sign up to be playing in the big games over being at a club in complete disarray that has no chance to ever compete for anything. There are about 25 of those in our league. I prefer to be where we are."
#doop
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Per John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal, the Philadelphia Union are exploring the idea of expanding Subaru Park to have more premium areas and general seating to increase the overall seating beyond the current capacity of 18,500.
The club has sought out the help of…
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Regardless of the result, the Morados that made the trip to Subaru Park were incredible.
They should be proud of how they supported their beloved Saprissa.
Undoubtedly put most MLS away fans to shame.
#DOOP
#EternoCampen
#ConcaChampions
@PhilaUnion
@SaprissaOficial
CC:…
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Sources: Brandan Craig, a Union Homegrown player, is currently on trial at Everton F.C.
Craig, 19, has been part of the Union organization for the majority of his life and earned a Homegrown contract in 2020.
He has appeared 38 times for Union 2 and scored 3 goals. In terms of…
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I'm a technology enthusiast, truly. But when MLS began hyping up this broadcast, I was wary. Here is an example of the MLSNEXT PRO broadcast that has AI interpreting/translating the English broadcast to Spanish.
However, this technology isn't quite there yet, and it's certainly…
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Just in time for tonight's game. Benicio joined us yesterday and he is ready to
#DOOP
for the
@PhilaUnion
tonight.
¡VAMOS PHILADELPHIA!
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How do you end the game at this point of the game?
Eager to hear from Curtin in a few minutes.
#doop
#wearethea
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While in Venezuela, José 'El Brujo' Martínez (
@JoseAndresMT8
) engaged in incredible charity work by contributing to the distribution of over 800 toys to children in need from the area where he grew up.
He expressed, "It is always wonderful to return to where you grew up. I am…
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Here is exactly what it sounded like during the "VAR checks" during the Cincinnati and Philadelphia Eastern Conference Semi-final.
#doop
#allforcincy
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I can now report that the head groundskeeper for Subaru Park, C.J. Buck, is departing the Philadelphia Union after six years of service.
C.J. was responsible, alongside his team, for ensuring that Subaru Park was ready for the load of matches played.
Unsure of where he is…
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Per
@thegoalkeeper
, Kai Wagner and the Philadelphia Union have come to an agreement on a new long term contract.
Wagner, 26, joined the Union in 2019 from Würzburger Kickers in Germany, where he made a total of 40 appearances in the Regionalliga (third division of German…
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It is all about the optics.
Messi with the Leagues Cup Trophy.
Lucho Acosta with the Supporters Shield and MVP Trophy.
Cucho Hernández with the MLS Cup.
Shouldn't Héctor Herrera and James Harden have, you know, the U.S. Open Cup trophy?
#MLSisBack
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Again, you ask, I deliver.
George Metellus is a name that many Philadelphia Union fans will never forget. His commentary during the Saprissa second leg match will be etched into the minds of all who watched or listened to it.
I sat with George for over 50 minutes to learn about…
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The Aaronson brothers appear to be back in the area, catching up with some old pals.
Jack McGlynn, Matt Real, and Quinn Sullivan, joined by former Union player Anthony Fontana, enjoyed a meal with the Aaronson brothers at Riviera Pizza in Medford, N.J.
Fontana made 51…
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Cavan Sullivan earned his first minutes with the Union 2 in a match tonight. He entered the game in the second half of the victory over Florida Premier F.C.
The highly sought-after US international is being courted by the likes of Manchester City.
What a sight, huh?
#doop
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Sources: Tommy Wilson, the longtime Academy Director and architect behind many homegrown talents to come out of the organization, is departing from the Union.
Wilson, 62, best known as a player for St. Mirren in Scotland, with 287 appearances and winning the Scottish FA Cup in…
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Oliver Semmle had to, once again, step in to cover for Andre Blake, something that had been an Achilles' heel for the team in the past.
What an addition to the squad and what a way to embrace the role.
The team remains as the SOLE undefeated in MLS.
#doop
#MLSSeasonPass
📷:…
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Hey
@NBCSportsSoccer
, are
#myplmorning
babies still a thing? I know Ms. Lowe would always ask for them. Anyways... Rafael Marco Nuñez (3.14.2020) is ready for the season to resume!
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A 20-second conversation...huh?
Bringing the man back, in this new role off the bench, is already paying off dividends.
#doop
#sportingkc
🎥: MLS
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After the match against Pachuca, Blake's first match after an injury kept him away from two matches. I asked the Jamaican international captain if he felt like the front office had done enough to build depth ahead of a season that will see 6-8 players depart for international…
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According to Sportico, a sports business outlet, the Philadelphia Union now holds the 11th position among the most valuable MLS franchises, with a 2024 valuation of $685 million.
This year, the Union climbed 4 spots, marking an impressive 23% year-over-year growth in valuation.…
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@ethangach
Well... the site does encourage folks to pirate their games... hard to see why they would blacklist you, right?
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Week
#1
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Unfortunately, not without some controversy. Look no further than last night's match between the LA Galaxy and Messi's Inter Miami CF.…
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Unless there is essential news for the Union/MLS, I will not share or report on it tonight.
I just returned to PA after an unfortunate trip to NC following the sudden death of my 36-year-old brother and all the events that followed.
Taking the evening off.
If you have a…
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Just announced by US Soccer:
Jack McGlynn and Nate Harriel have made the final 23-man roster for the upcoming match against Slovenia this Saturday. (I wasn't sure if further cuts to the squad were going to be made ahead of the match)
Both have the opportunity to earn their…
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Congratulations to Jack McGlynn for earning his first-ever cap for the U.S. Men's Senior Squad.
The 20-year-old from New York has made 96 appearances for the Union's Senior squad and scored four goals.
#doop
@PhilaUnion
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@phlunionacademy
📷:
@MattRalph_
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Baird vs Vazquez
- Similar Minutes
- Baird made more appearances
- Baird had four fewer goals
- Baird had more assists
All that for 1/2 the salary ($581k vs $1.04m)
GREAT business on the free agent pickup.
#AllForCincy
#HoldItDown
#MLS
@fccincinnati
@HoustonDynamo
Sources: FC Cincinnati finalizing a deal to sign forward Corey Baird.
Baird, 27, had a career-best season with the Houston Dynamo in 2023 w/ 14g/8a across all comps as HOU won U.S. Open Cup.
Baird former Rookie of the Year winner. Great fit in CIN.
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Today was Jack Elliott's best game this season for the Union.
The 6' 6" defender played the full match, recorded the most tackles of the day, recovered the ball six times, and was integral in securing a much-needed clean sheet.
Additionally, he was credited with the assist on…
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Former Bethlehem Steel player, Brandon Aubrey, has been selected to the NFL Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.
The current Dallas Cowboy has earned his first-ever selection to the Pro Bowl, in part due to breaking the NFL record for consecutive field goals to begin a…
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Daniel Gazdag has rejoined the squad in Florida.
It seems like the Green Card process has proceeded successfully.
However, do not expect him to feature in tonight's preseason match against Austin F.C.
#doop
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F.C. Cincinnati just turned $181k to $8.5 million. That is a 4,596% increase.
Hard to say no to that.
#doop
#allforcincy
#rayados
BREAKING: CF Monterrey are finalizing a deal worth up to $8.5 million to sign USMNT forward Brandon Vazquez from FC Cincinnati, sources tell me and
@PaulTenorio
.
All details + other bids/interest below ⤵️
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@eavoss
Hi Erik. No particular comment - I just wanted to say thanks for the work and love you put into your craft. You may not hear it often, but we appreciate you and the NewRockstars team. Have a great evening!
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Quinn giveth, Quinn taketh.
Probably the best defensive play of the night despite being self inflicted.
Fitness of this guy is not a joke.
#doop
#sportingskc
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A wonderful story in the Sunday World on Olwethu Makhanya by Linda Ximba.
After his move to Philadelphia from Stellenbosch FC in South Africa, Olwethu wasted no time taking care of his mother, who hustled as a street vendor to help feed her family.
Olwethu shared, "Following my…
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One thing that I don't see people discussing regarding the US Open Cup is the significant difference in prize money.
US Open Cup:
Winner earns around $300k (exact figure for prize pool is unclear)
Leagues Cup:
$70 million prize pool, with the winner earning $2 million
This…
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The expectations were not high, yet the challenge of the night was.
Fortunately for the Union, Jeremy Rafanello took advantage of the opportunity due to the FIFA window and made the most of it.
The young Union Homegrown completed 67 percent of his passes, was bold enough to…
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Not that it needed to be said, but this is now the worst loss in Union history.
It just had to be on international soil. Two steps forward, 10 steps back with this team.
Prior:
5-1 loss to New England on 8/25/13
5-1 loss to Galaxy on 6/20/15
5-1 loss to Montreal 7/23/16…
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PAY. THAT. MAN. (If he wants to stay)
PÁGUELE. A. ESE. HOMBRE. (Si quiere quedarse)
¡VAMOS, Julián!
🧉🧉🧉🧉🧉🧉🧉
#doop
🎥:MLS/APPLE
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Congratulations to Mark McKenzie, Philadelphia Union Academy product and former first-team member, for being selected to represent the United States during the upcoming Nations League matches in Arlington, Texas.
McKenzie made 59 appearances for the Union senior team before…
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Last night may not have gone according to plan for Jim Curtin and the Philadelphia Union, but one player had a stellar 120 minutes.
Jack McGlynn played the entirety of the contest, completing 77 percent of his passes, creating the most chances (6) in the match, tallying 111…
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From the Athletic: "Bedoya approached Tanner and asked for some clarity on his situation, the sources said and was told he would not be returning and that he’d need to find a new club. The conversation lasted “less than 20 seconds,”
😬😬😬😬
#doop
Sources: The Philadelphia Union has informed club legend Alejandro Bedoya he's not in the club's plans & is set to depart this winter when his contract ends
Kai Wagner also set to depart. Has offer from AEK Athens but could stay in MLS
Details w/
@MLSist
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Nate Harriel, despite playing out of his preferred position, played an incredible game against an experienced striker in Salomón Rondón, frustrating the Venezuelan to become the player with the most duels lost on the night (13 total).
During the match, Harriel completed 80…
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This needs to be manifested before next Tuesday against Pachuca.
@GDMetellus8
needs more than just my scarf.
Admin, you are on the clock!
#DOOP
#PachucaSomosTodos
#ConcaChampions
@PhilaUnion
@Tuzos
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@AATBirds
@Eagles
@TakeoSpikes51
@NFLAlumni
@BarstoolPhilly
@BirdsCountry
@OutsideDiBirds
Correll Buckhalter
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@GeneralMCNews
The man for the job. No extradition is too small, just ask Mr. Lau how his went.
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Some more thoughts on the Kai Wagner deal:
1. Reported to be 3 years with an additional club option. If the entire contract takes place, including the option, he will be 30.
2. Since 2019, he has worked with four different agencies: "Dirk Lips," "SPOC Global," "Wasserman," and…
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Before anyone, and I mean ANYONE, uses the spending argument to justify the debacle that was Pachuca, per Transfermarkt, everyone's favorite tool to gauge the value of clubs, here is where the two stand.
Pachuca squad value: $48,919,433
Most valuable player: Érick Sánchez at…
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Jack McGlynn has been selected to represent the United States in the January camp that will take place in Orlando. The team will take on Slovenia on January 20th at Toyota Field in San Antonio, TX.
This marks Jack's first-ever call-up to the senior team after making 25…
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90 percent of the time I am tweeting about the Union, 5 percent about video games, and the last 5 percent is miscellaneous stuff, so it is obvious that I tend to stay in my lane and not comment on too much.
However, Jason Kelce will be sorely missed. The man "understood the…
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@forestminish
@Kotaku
@ethangach
You took the words right out of my brain. Can't complain about access and then do the cardinal sin of sharing spoilers.
Just unreal. This reporter has been a hack for a while.
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Sources: Gazdag, Martínez, and Uhre have not joined the team yet due to working through the green card process.
If it all goes well, this should create roster flexibility for the club.
This update may not clear up any other rumors surrounding players, just being fully…
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“For the young guys, do your talking on the field and stay humble. It seems like we have a lot of instances now where players like to talk before the games, even ones who don’t have an impact in the match.”
#doop
#nerevs
"Maybe we need to do something similar. Start targeting their players to an extent, obviously not to hurt them like what happened to Carles. But protect him and make sure that it is not okay to keep hitting our players."
In the first match of the best-of-three series against…
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If you're waking up to this tweet and feeling as confused as I am to see Fabrizio Romano (
@FabrizioRomano
) tweet about Chris Donovan, THE Drexel Dragon, that's fair.
Anyways, sounds like the pride of Conestoga is staying with the
@PhilaUnion
for an additional two years…
🔵🟡🇺🇸 Understand Chris Donovan has agreed to sign new deal with Philadelphia Union for 2 more years.
It will be valid until 2025 with option to extend until 2027.
2026 is an automatic extension if the player meets certain goals.
He’s staying at his home club. 🏡
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Over the last two matches, Quinn Sullivan has been a big part of the attack for the Union. After the match, I caught up with Quinn to ask him to share his assessment of his play so far this year.
Here is what the young American youth international had to say:
"Look, I think it…
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KAI WAGNER on his contract with Philadelphia. Doesn't sound good.
@PhilaUnion
#DOOP
@mbarrera1323
@AATSports_
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Wonderful news.
Julián Carranza appears to be fully involved in team practices again as they prepare for the match against FC Cincinnati.
The
@PhilaUnion
might be the team benefiting the most from the extended playoff format in terms of injury recovery.
#doop
#allforcincy
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I asked Gregg Berhalter for his thoughts on the inclusion of Nate Harriel and his feelings on the development pipeline that the Union has created over the past ten years.
On Nate:
"Nathan has been an outstanding performer... he has really earned this call-up through his…
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Well, that didn't take long.
Sullivan wasted no time in making an impact, providing his first assist on his debut.
Great finish by Sal Olivas.
#doop
#MCFC
#GACUP
🎥: MLS/APPLE
cc:
@ProspectsUsmnt
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Julián Carranza continues to make his case for deserving a blank check from the Union or any team in MLS (should he want to remain in the league).
This year, in all competitions, he has played seven matches, starting six of them, and scoring seven goals.
Since joining…
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Blake's "break" remains busy!
Yesterday and today, he and Phil Wheddon, the Union's head goalkeeping coach, hosted the "Andre Blake Goalkeeper Clinic" in Kingston, Jamaica.
Blake mentioned via
@SportsMax_Carib
, “To whom much is given, much is required, and so this is my way…
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The Generation Adidas Cup has experienced a lot of unfortunate events this year.
I hope that MLS/Adidas/All involved can rectify this for future editions.
Thank you for sharing the footage,
@catrino93
.
#doop
#GACUP
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Sources: The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a trade, sending Andrés Perea to New York City F.C. permanently.
Perea, 23, joined the Union in December of 2022 from Orlando City. The Colombian-born American international appeared 11 times for the Union, scoring three goals.…
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The Philadelphia Union have unveiled the "XV" primary kit for the 2024 season.
Shaun Kreider, Philadelphia Union Senior Creative Director shared:
“Union fans have been awaiting the return of the center stripe for many years, with 2024 being the club’s landmark 15th…
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A couple of things:
1. Can't lose sight of the fact that this is a friendly in the preseason.
2. Flamengo is a club with 189 million dollars worth of players. The Union has 57 million dollars in players.
3. New and young faces playing for the first time officially.
Finally -…
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Sources: José Jamir Berdecio, a 21-year-old Bolivian youth international, is set to join the Philadelphia Union on loan from the Bolivian giant Oriente Petrolero.
During his time with the club, he has appeared in 37 matches, starting 26 of them.
He is currently on the Bolivian…
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@moocowpup
Maybe, but hear me out..., a league that is only 30 years old and not even the top league in its home market, let alone its own continent, might need to make a little less on its kits to gain popularity.
Just saying.
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@atrupar
I work in fundraising... I would love to know how much their person gets paid... If it is a lot, I would love to join. Writing such stupid stuff and get paid a lot would be awesome.
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Two sources tell me that he is off to
@CharlotteFC
as their new Technical Director.
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@saintmirrenfc
Sources: Tommy Wilson, the longtime Academy Director and architect behind many homegrown talents to come out of the organization, is departing from the Union.
Wilson, 62, best known as a player for St. Mirren in Scotland, with 287 appearances and winning the Scottish FA Cup in…
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Congratulations to Amanda Young, VP of Marketing and Communications at the Philadelphia Union, for being part of the Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40 awards program.
The 40 Under 40 program, which recognizes up-and-coming leaders in their respective industries from…
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Update from sources:
Brandan Craig's trial/visit with Everton F.C. finished today, Friday, January 18.
He will be traveling to the United States tomorrow.
Everton F.C. is going to make a decision on the Union Homegrown player in the coming days/week.
#doop
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#EFC
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Sources: Brandan Craig, a Union Homegrown player, is currently on trial at Everton F.C.
Craig, 19, has been part of the Union organization for the majority of his life and earned a Homegrown contract in 2020.
He has appeared 38 times for Union 2 and scored 3 goals. In terms of…
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Alejandro Bedoya returned to Philadelphia this offseason to continue building his legacy during what is his 8th season with the club.
Curtin shared his thoughts on Bedoya's role, his leadership, and what he brings to the club:
"He takes information, calms us down, draws fouls,…
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Sources: Ryan Cotter has joined the Philadelphia Union.
Cotter joins the Union after 6 years at Real Salt Lake as their Head of Performance. While in the Salt Lake organization, Cotter worked with their academy and as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Prior to Real Salt…
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Sources: Edward Davis, 17, a member of the Philadelphia Union 2, is currently on trial at Schalke in Germany.
Davis joined the Union organization as an academy player, but spent a brief amount of time with the New York Red Bulls organization before returning to Philadelphia.…
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Completely missed this ahead of the game, but my gosh.
What a video.
#DOOP
#Rayados
#InterMiamiCF
#Messi
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Sources: Ross Cain has joined the Philadelphia Union 2 as a goalkeeping coach. Ross joins the Philadelphia organization after spending 2 years with Sacramento Republic FC of the USL.
Over his coaching tenure, he has spent time with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Sporting Kansas…
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Source: Stas Korzeniowski, drafted by the Union in the third round of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, WILL NOT be joining the club this season.
The 6’4” striker will be returning to Penn for his senior year. He joins fellow SuperDraft pick, Zach Bohane, in returning to the collegiate…
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The Philadelphia Union coaching tree continues to grow.
Fernando Aristeguieta, a former Union player with 22 appearances and five goals under his name for Philadelphia, has been elevated to interim head coach of Mexican side Puebla.
The Venezuelan made 35 appearances and scored…
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With all the excitement surrounding a certain 14-year-old academy player who has a brother on the first team, many are wondering what it is like to be a part of the Union Academy.
Fortunately, Quinn Sullivan joined the Box to Box show on the CBS Golazo Network yesterday and was…
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Jim Curtin was a guest on today's John Kincade show on 97.5 The Fanatic.
When asked about the Union's scouting, Jim's involvement in the process, and the lack of big-money purchases, here is what Curtin shared:
"We have three pillars, and I won't bore you with all three of…
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José Martínez earned the Man of the Match award for his 92 percent passing accuracy, 18 duels won, and 8 recoveries. Most importantly, he was at the heart of the plan to frustrate Salomón Rondón, a fellow Venezuelan striker with a Premier League résumé.
After the match, he…
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