Category Archives: Philadelphia Union

Another Game Winner For McInerney, Union Defeat Revs 1-0

Posted on by Earl Reed

If the Philadelphia Union want to return to being in the 2013 Eastern Conference playoff picture, it figures that the partnership of Jack McInerney and Sebastien Le Toux needs to blossom. On Saturday evening in the Delaware Valley, that tandem … Continue reading

Timely Finishing Propels KC Over Philadelphia, 3-1

Posted on by Earl Reed
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The 2013 Major League Soccer season shoved off from the shores of the Delaware River on Saturday. The host Philadelphia Union were the dominant team in the match, but Sporting Kansas City took better advantage of their fewer chances and … Continue reading

He Comes Full Circle - Le Toux Returns To Philly

Posted on by Earl Reed
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“Who says you can’t go home?” Those are the words of a popular song by rocker and former Philadelphia Soul owner Jon Bon Jovi. They may also be the words of Sebastien Le Toux, another adopted son of a city … Continue reading

Red Bulls Dominate Philadelphia 3-0, Cruise Into Playoffs

Posted on by Earl Reed

While much of the I-95 Corridor was preparing for a likely natural disaster, the New York Red Bulls put the finishing touches on the disaster known as the 2012 Philadelphia Union season. New York rode two tallies by Kenny Cooper … Continue reading

Midweek Recap - Chicago Stumbles Again, Whitecaps Continue Chivas USA Misery

Posted on by Earl Reed
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Two matches on Wednesday night, two completely different results for the playoff teams involved. Chicago 1:3 Philadelphia What is happening to Chicago? This is the second match in a row where the Fire looked outclassed. While that kind of result … Continue reading

Union Loss To Crew Punctuates Their August Swoon

Posted on by Earl Reed

Another year, another winless August for the Philadelphia Union. But unlike 2011, the team didn’t have a fast start to rest upon, and now they sit at a point where the MLS Cup Playoffs are a fading image. On Wednesday … Continue reading

Where Is The Referee Improvement In MLS?

Posted on by Earl Reed

3 Red Cards. A fight. A penalty retaken. These things, when combined, might be seen in one full weekend of action in any other soccer league in the world. Yet it all happened in a single night of Major League Soccer action. … Continue reading

Cooper’s Brace Downs The Union

Posted on by Daniel Feuerstein

  On a lovely Saturday afternoon with less heat and less humidity the Red Bulls were about to finish up a three game home stand within seven days as they hosted the Philadelphia Union. Even thought this matchup has been … Continue reading

Wild Finish Gives Union 2-1 Victory Over Montreal

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A match that appeared to be headed to a scoreless draw came alive in the final 10 minutes, as the Philadelphia Union prevailed 2-1, beating back the Montreal Impact with a stoppage time goal by Carlos Valdes. The tactical match … Continue reading

Sporting Kansas City Frustrates Philadelphia 2-0

Posted on by Earl Reed

The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup resumed on Wednesday night, with the first semifinal pitting the Philadelphia Union against visiting Sporting Kansas City. The Union had recently pounded Kansas City 4-0 in league play, the first win in the John … Continue reading