DOOPy Links: Theme Nights Announced, New Left Back & More

The Philadelphia Union announced their promotional theme night schedule on Monday.

Returning fan favorites include Kids Day, Fiesta Hispana presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA, Pride Night presented by Subaru of America, and Fan Appreciation Night presented by Independence Blue Cross (IBX). Star Wars Night, presented by Nemours Children’s Health, returns to Subaru Park for the first time since 2019. New to the 2026 calendar is Doopmas in July presented by Patron.

Visit PhiladelphiaUnion.com for a complete list.

Sources: CJ Olney Loan to Brooklyn FC Being Finalized

José Nunez is reporting that another Philadelphia Union player is set to join Brooklyn FC with a deal for CJ Olney being finalized. Brooklyn FC is coached by former Union II head coach Marlon LeBlanc. Nunez previously reported that Markus Anderson has been loaned to Brooklyn.

Deal For New Left Back ‘Over the Line’

Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Saturday that the deal for left back Philippe Ndinga is “over the line.”

The Union’s signing of Philippe Ndinga is over the line, a source with knowledge of the matter tells The Inquirer.

Official announcement still to come (and heaven knows about visa paperwork anymore), but the deal is done.

— Jonathan Tannenwald (@thegoalkeeper) February 22, 2026

Goals Breakdown: The Free Kick

Todd Lewis is back breaking down goals for the 2026 season.

Evan’s Three Takeaways

D.C. United Game Coverage

The Free Kick – Match Report
Philly Soccer Page – Match Report
MLSsoccer.com – Match Report
Backyard Pitches (Greg Oldfield) – Match Report
Philly Sports Network – Match Report
Across the Pitch Podcast

Upcoming Schedule

Thursday, Feb. 26, Concacaf Champions Cup First Round Leg 2 vs Defence Force, 7 p.m. (FS2)
Saturday, Feb. 28, MLS Next, Philadelphia Union U-18, U-16, U15 at FC Cincinnati, U-14 vs Springfield at Noon, U-13 vs Springfield, 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, MLS Next Pro, Philadelphia Union II vs Toronto FC II, 3 p.m. (Stream on YouTube)
Sunday, March 1, MLS, Philadelphia Union vs NYCFC, 4:30 p.m. (Apple TV)

Matthew Ralph

Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.

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