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Philadelphia Union News
Preview | Union head north for rivalry clash with NYCFC
New York City FC currently sits in 10th place in the East with their struggles coming on the road where they have taken three draws and lost five times. Saturday’s contest will be a home one for City where they have yet to lose with a 4-0-1 record so far in their matches at both Citi Field and Yankee Stadium.
The Union’s Leon Flach is playing better lately. Here’s why
Flach has gotten better at helping the attacking side of things for the Union as Jim Curtin has experimented with some different formations.
MLS News
MLS Week 15 Preview: St. Louis hosts Whitecaps, Crew visits Nashville SC, and more
After a string of three matches over a two-week period, several MLS teams have gotten a chance to freshen up ahead of the final matchday of May.
Inside Toronto FC’s fractured culture: Insigne and Bernardeschi clashes, Bradley distrust
Two high-priced stars are clashing with each other and their coach, while a once-thriving team has sunk to the bottom of MLS
Chicago Fire winger Chris Mueller out long-term with hip injury
The 26-year-old joined Chicago just over a year ago after a difficult stretch at Scottish Premiership side Hibernian FC. He’s since recorded six goals and seven assists in 34 league games (31 starts) for the club, being one of the Fire’s most consistent attacking threats.
Loons striker Luis Amarilla might head back to Ecuador
Amarilla has not scored an open-play goal in 652 minutes for United this season. The Paraguyan’s two goals both came on penalty kicks and he appears to be having a crisis of confidence in front of goal; he is underperforming his expected goals (3.1, per fbref.com).
US Soccer News
USMNT U-20’s edge Slovakia to cap off unbeaten group stage
The U.S. Under-20 men’s national team finished off group stage play at the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Friday, using a first-half goal from Cade Cowell to claim its third victory in Argentina.
Gregg Berhalter in the running for Swansea job
Berhalter previously held a 62% win rate during his four years at the helm with the USMNT. However, disappointing results mixed with controversy effectively ended his reign with the team. The 49-year-old coach has been out of a job since his contract expired with the national team at the end of 2022.
Doopy Brothers: AJ is done with Andre Blake (not really…but maybe?)
How Philadelphia Union can qualify for the 2025 Club World Cup
Keystone FC joining MLS Next at U13-U15 level next season
Villanova men wrapped up spring season with draw against Penn State in Chester
Philadelphia Union swap international roster spot with Nashville SC for $350k
Union II stays unbeaten, take down RBNY2 in penalties
How Philadelphia Union can qualify for the 2025 Club World Cup
Philadelphia Union swap international roster spot with Nashville SC for $350k
Jon Scheer promoted to head Philadelphia Union Academy
Keystone FC joining MLS Next at U13-U15 level next season
