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Embed from Getty Images It's officially official, after the whispers became a murmur, Earnie Stewart has been hired as the first-ever general manager of the United States Men's National Team. In this role, Stewart will (possibly) be tasked with hiring the new coach of the team and ensuring qualification for the team for the 2022 […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Union attack is in a weird place this season. They're creating chances at a good rate but they aren't necessarily good chances. But when a good chance is created, it doesn't end up in the back of the net. David Accam almost wants to be a second striker leaving […]
On Saint Patrick’s day at Talen Energy Stadium, the Son’s of Ben were gifted with a start from the new Philadelphia Union number 10, Borek Dockal in a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew.
Replacing Anthony Fontana, Dockal looked like he needed time to settle in in the early going. But while that happened the Union defense held firm and kept the fast-starting Crew off of the scoreboard. In their second game together, the pairing of Auston Trusty and Jack Elliott looked more assured and were able to keep Zardes at bay.
Embed from Getty Images Fresh off of a bye week, the Philadelphia Union will welcome the red-hot Columbus Crew to town. The ins and outs Philadelphia Union (1-0-0) vs Columbus Crew (2-0-0) When: Saturday, March 17th – Talen Energy Stadium Where to watch: 6 ABC, MLS Live (free streaming) Pro Referees: Referee: Nima Saghafi, AR1: Phil […]
The expectations of the season rest on Borek Dockal producing. Photo Credit Philadelphia Union Communications During the history of the Philadelphia Union, the only accomplishments that the team has to hang their hat on are two US Open Cup final appearances and two playoff appearances that ended in two first-round exits. It has been a […]
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With a preseason injury to Ilsinho, it looked like the Philadephia Union would open the season with a combonation of the unproven duo of Adam Najem and Anthony Fontana. While it would be good that the team would be playing their kids, it wouldn’t bode well for a team that needs to win now following their investment in David Accam earlier this offseason.
Luckily reports are showing that the Philadelphia Union are in negotiations with an attacking midfielder/right winger, Borek Dockal. The Czech international is currently playing for Henan Jianye in the Chinese Super League following stops with AC Sparta Praha, Rosenborg BK, FC Slovan Liberec and Atiker Konyaspor during his career. Dockal has Europa League experience which could make this a very interesting get for the Philadelphia Union. His agency broke the news that he is traveling to the states for contract negotiations.
It’s looking like the Philadelphia Union are adding a new face to the coaching staff. After the departure of Mike Sorber to LAFC during the offseason, reports are coming out of the Netherlands that the Union have added Dick Schreuder as an assistant coach. Schreuder will leave his post as head coach of VV Katwijk in the Dutch third division to join the team.
Fafa Picault plays a pass in Philadelphia Union open training. Photo Credit: Chuck Booth Entering year two with the Philadelphia Union, Fafa Picault feels at home starting the preseason. After joining the Union on a free transfer from Hamburg St. Pauli, Picault netted seven goals and added two assists in year one. But entering year two, […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Union have gotten the offseason to a great start by locking up Andre Blake, signing Home Grown players and trading for David Accam. But all signs point to them not being done with the offseason with Jim Curtin and Earnie Stewart wanting to add a 10 to the roster. […]
Philadelphia Union 2018 Home Jersey (Photo credit @UnionKitLeaks) After much speculation, the new Philadelphia Union jersey has finally made it to Twitter. After being teased by the club and then modeled by new signing David Accam, the new and improved jersey has now leaked. Gone is the iconic gold stripe down the center of the […]