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Philadelphia soccer community mourns the loss of Alex Ely
Ely was a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame and a local legend of the game
Del Val rookie Jess Williamson gets national recognition for 11-goal week
The Lititz, Pa. native leads all of NCAA soccer (both women’s and men’s) with 14 goals after a three hat trick week that earned her national player of the week honors
Patience pays off for Nathan Harriel in long-awaited MLS debut
Harriel the 12th Union homegrown to start a match and fourth to get his first start this season
Medford’s Franks brothers have joined forces at the University of Denver
Jamie Franks and Brad Franks were best man in each other’s weddings and now they are coaching together at the University of Denver
Magic moment for Julian Pittaoulis turned the tide in Real Jersey FC’s second straight national championship
His 67th minute equalizer changed Real Jersey FC’s fortunes in the U.S. Youth Soccer U17 final on Sunday
‘Econ’ sisters reflect on emotional journey to youth national championship with Penn FC Lightning
An injury that ruled Ashley Economopoulos out for the Penn FC Lightning’s postseason run ended up bonding the first ever U.S. Youth Soccer national champions from Central Pennsylvania
Return of Red Bull away a delight for Philadelphia Union fans
About 50 fans made the trip with the Sons of Ben for Thursday’s night away match at Red Bull Arena
West Chester native Aiden McFadden making a name for himself as Atlanta United 2 rookie
The West Chester native has experienced a bit of a meteoric rise in 2021
Started during the height of the pandemic, DE Soccer Podcast has become a weekly staple
DE Soccer Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Sebastian Acosta-Nijamkin and Dwayne Henry from Delaware Union
Chef ‘Big Rube’ debuting his fried chicken concession stand at Subaru Park today
Big Rube’s Fried Chicken concession stand is located in section 132
Philadelphia Union midfielder Jamiro Monteiro ‘the perfect’ player for Champions League run
Back from helping Cape Verde qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations, Monteiro will help lead the Union into their first international competition
Starfinder Foundation to honor Ray Gaddis, other community leaders who align with their mission this week
The annual Cocktails with a Kick fundraiser will be a virtual multi-day event this year
Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Part VI: A recipe for disaster
How the Union lost to the Revs in recipe form
Ilsinho and the making of a Brazilian soccer star
Union fans have witnessed their share of Ilsinho moments, which sparks the complex question—how are he and other Brazilians so talented?
Former Blue Hens have teamed up to scout Philadelphia Union’s future
Jon Scheer and Roberto Gimenez, former players and coaches at the University of Delaware, are identifying and recruiting players across the country to the Philadelphia Union Academy
Native son Jim Curtin finally has Philly soccer on top
Curtin celebrated his first Supporters’ Shield Sunday since winning it as a player in 2003
Celebrating the 80th birthday of Pelé and his lasting impact on soccer in the U.S.
If you were writing a biography about a soccer player for school as a kid, it was probably about Pelé
Timing of Aaronson transfer illustrates the bond he’s built with the Philadelphia Union and its fans
When formal negotiations began for Aaronson’s transfer to Red Bull Salzburg in September, him finishing out the MLS season was non-negotiable
Fontana looking forward to challenge of facing former Juventus players Higuain and Matuidi
With Alejandro Bedoya serving a suspension, Anthony Fontana should play an even bigger role in the midfield tonight
His influence still felt, respect runs high for Haris Medunjanin
"I still look up to him and he’ll always be a player that has helped me and helped a lot of the homegrowns"
Fontana goes ‘next level’ with brace off the bench in New England win
Fontana’s goals keep the Union rolling
More Than a Game Part II: Werner Fricker’s quest to change perceptions of American soccer
UGH legend was a champion for the sport of soccer well beyond Philadelphia
More Than a Game Part I: When the Italy-bound USMNT met their match in Bucks County
The first of a series on the night the U.S. men’s national team played the United German Hungarians in Oakford, Pa.
Paulista second leg final in Brazil today is a game to watch
One of world football’s fiercest rivalries takes center stage today in Brazil in a state final between Corinthians and Ilsinho’s boyhood club Palmeiras
How we got here: 11 years of riding the Philadelphia Union rollercoaster
A quick summary to bring new Philadelphia fans up to speed on the success and failures of the team on and off the pitch
Union defender Kai Wagner reflects on NYCFC, prepares for Inter Miami FC
After coming off of a strong performance against New York City FC, Union leftback Kai Wagner shares his thoughts on his return from injury and his team’s path to success in the MLS is Back Tournament.
Union striker Kacper Przybylko ready to compete and win in Orlando no matter how early the kickoff
As the Philadelphia Union prepare to take the field Thursday, one the the team’s key players shares his thoughts on the competition ahead
‘Of course’ the Philadelphia Union can win MLS is Back Tournament
A confident Philadelphia Union team heads into Thursday morning’s opener against NYCFC
Bedoya: Life inside the bubble ‘eerily quiet’
Philadelphia Union captain reflects on life inside the bubble so far
Philadelphia Union veteran Ray Gaddis one of the leaders of Black Players Coalition
"We’re advocating to break down barriers, not only within the soccer world, but also educationally, also in the medical field, also day-to-day things that people have to go through that look like me"
From UMBC cinderella to MLS pool keeper, Lancaster native looks back on an unlikely journey
Billy Heavner looks back at an improbable run to the College Cup and the journey from high school backup to MLS
Recovered from calf injury, Kai Wagner is happy to be back in training
Wagner spoke with media on Thursday about his return to the field