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On the Pitch: What’s Going On With The Philadelphia Union

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Published07 Aug 2025

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Chester, PA: We are getting ready to hit the final stretch of games to see who will be in the MLS Playoffs. Your Philadelphia Union are near the top of the East standings.

So here is what has been going on with the Philadelphia Union: the last time we saw them in MLS action, which was back on July 26, when they took down Colorado at Subaru Park.

On August 2, the Union had a friendly match against Eintracht Frankfurt at Subaru Park & the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The Union would come back to tie the game at 2 on a goal from Chris Donovan:

Team news:

Back on August 1, news would come out that the Philadelphia Union were going to make a move in the transfer market:

On August 5, the Union would make the move official, adding forward Milan Iloski on a permanent transfer from FC Nordsjælland.

Back on July 21, it was reported that Cavan Sullivan would begin his training with Manchester City, some of which took place during the MLS All-Star break:

Cavan Sullivan was back with the Philadelphia Union on Thursday for training:

News about Tai Baribo:

The Union also announced they have received $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money (GAM) from Austin FC; Austin will receive an international roster slot from the Union.

Back on July 28, the Union announced they had received $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) from San Diego FC. The club will receive $50,000 in 2025 GAM and $50,000 in 2026 GAM. In return, the club has loaned homegrown midfielder David Vazquez to San Diego FC through the end of the 2025 MLS season, with an option to make the loan permanent.

Bradley Carnell highlights from mid-week press conference:

On the addition of Milan Iloski coach said he, “Creates more layers of depth to an already striking squad.”

About Cavan Sullivan: “He’s been pretty hard to stop in training since he got back.”

Could Milan Iloski be in action on Saturday:

What is upcoming:
The Union will return to MLS Action on Saturday against Toronto at Subaru Park. Then have a quick turnaround to take on the New York Red Bulls in the rescheduled US Open Cup game on Wednesday, also at Subaru Park.

 

Other notes:

Subaru Park will be hosting an International Friendly in October as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team takes on Portugal. The game will be LIVE on TNT at 7 PM

Before the friendly, they will honor Alex Morgan, who retired last year. Subaru Park is where she scored her 1st goal with the USWNT back on Oct. 6, 2010 vs. China PR.