Matthew Ralph

DOOPy Links: Glesnes Signs Extension, Academy Adds USYNT defender & More

Jakob Glesnes Signed to Contract Extension with LA Galaxy The LA Galaxy announced the signing of former Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes to a contract extension through...

Aboubacar Camara signs with Portland Hearts of Pine

Upper Darby, Pa. native Aboubacar Camara is taking his talents to Maine, signing with USL League One club Portland Hearts of Pine. Camara is a graduate...

Penn Rising XI, Reading Rage Surf joining MLS Next in 2026-27

Allentown, Pa.-based Penn Rising XI and Reading Rage Surf are among the new clubs joining MLS Next for the 2026-27 season. Penn Rising XI – a...

Derrick Jones receives lifetime ban from MLS for gambling

One of the Philadelphua Union Academy’s early success stories turned into a cautionary tale with the announcement Monday that Derick Jones has been suspended for life...

DOOPing Overseas: Adeniran scores in Man of the Match performance, 4 players advance in domestic cup competitions

It was a quiet week for former Philadelphia Union players overseas, but it included a great goal from Samuel Adeniran, along with Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie,...

Around MLS, USL & Next Pro: Batman McFadden, Pax10 & more

Despite the uncertainty around labor negotiations, the USL Championship season kicked off in grand style with the Bluegrassico rivalry between Lexington SC and Louisville City on...

Philadelphia Union off to worst start since 2012

The Philadelphia Union’s woes to start the season continued on Saturday night with a 1-0 loss to San Jose Earthquakes that stretched their winless streak to...

Photo Gallery: Philadelphia Union II vs Toronto FC II

Around MLS, MLS Next Pro: Aaronson assist, Chirila PK goal & More

MLS Next Pro joined the fray this week with their season openers so we have a few more players and teams to track this week. Paxten...

Union fall at home to NYC on stoppage time goal

A goal 9 minutes into second half stoppage time gave NYCFC and their traveling fans plenty to celebrate and left Philadelphia Union fans with more questions...

Early Yakupovic goal lifts Philadelphia Union II to season opening win

Malik Yakupovic continued his prolific goal-scoring form with an early strike and George Marks made three saves to secure a clean sheet in a 1-0 win...

Left back Jordan Griffin signs pro deal with Philadelphia Union II

Highly touted left back prospect Jordan Griffin has officially turned pro, signing an MLS Next Pro contract with Philadelphia Union II ahead of the start of...

Markus Anderson season-long loan to Brooklyn FC announced

Philadelphia Union forward Markus Anderson is returning home for Brooklyn FC’s inaugural season in the USL Championship. The Brooklyn-born forward has been loaned to Brooklyn FC...

Philadelphia Union announce signing of new left back

A new left back has arrived in Chester with the signing of 20-year-old Congolese defender Philippe Ndinga on a permanent transfer from Degorfers IF in Sweden....

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...