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Philadelphia Union News

Philadelphia Union to host Revolution in First Round of 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs
The Union are the No. 4 seed via the goal differential tiebreaker after they fell to New England, 2-1,  on the final day of the 2023 Major League Soccer regular season. The No. 4 spot sees the Boys in  earn home field advantage in MLS’s new playoff format.

The Union are a good team, but the vibes are bad, and so are the numbers
“It’s pretty clear that we know we could do better,” Union midfielder and captain Alejandro Bedoya told The Inquirer after Saturday’s 2-1 loss at New England in the regular-season finale.

MLS News

2023 MLS Cup Playoffs: Round One & Wild Card matchups
The single-elimination Wild Card games (No. 8 vs. No. 9) are set for Oct. 25, then the Round One Best-of-3 series begin.

Josef Martinez to leave Inter Miami after 2023 MLS campaign
Though the news did not come as a shock to many after Inter Miami signed competing striker Leonardo Campana to a contract extension, Martino’s confirmation simply put an end to swirling rumors.

Whitecaps sign head coach Vanni Sartini to two-year extension
Sartini has recorded a record of 38-31-27 across all competitions with the Whitecaps since taking over in August 2021. The Whitecaps have only lost nine of their 49 home matches at BC Place since Sartini took over.

Kei Kamara: “I’m not done yet” in MLS, but will leave Chicago Fire
One day before the 2023 regular season began, Kamara joined Chicago in a trade from CF Montréal. That deal brought the former Sierra Leone international to his 10th MLS club, and he ultimately tallied 5g/2a in 27 games.

Nico Lodeiro says this is his last Sounders season
The Sounders’ legendary No. 10 opens up about why he will not return in 2024, thanks supporters and reassures them of his objective to bring home one more trophy.

LAFC’s Dénis Bouanga wins 2023 MLS Golden Boot
LAFC forward Dénis Bouanga has won the 2023 MLS Golden Boot after scoring 20 goals.