Soccer/UnionThree key positional battles to watch with the USMNT this month, as the World Cup loomsGio Reyna, Tim Ream, and Union alumni Matt Freese, Mark McKenzie, and Auston Trusty are among the players in the spotlight for this month's training camp and games.Jonathan Tannenwald World Cup turf experts say the grass is greener in Philadelphia, specifically at the LincKerith Gabriel Tim Ream is Mauricio Pochettino’s captain with the USMNT, but that doesn’t spare him any pressureJonathan Tannenwald What’s been going wrong for the Union during a historic season-opening losing streak?Owen Hewitt Pennsylvania will receive $48.5 million for World Cup security after funds were stuck in limboHenry Savage AdvertisementPhoto GalleriesMoreThe Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers Photos of the Union’s loss to Club AméricaElizabeth Robertson Union vs. Earthquakes photosYong Kim Union vs. New York City FC photosYong Kim The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers Photos of the Union’s loss to Club AméricaElizabeth Robertson Union vs. Earthquakes photosYong Kim Union vs. New York City FC photosYong Kim Andre Blake must put the Union’s woes aside to play the biggest games of his life with JamaicaOn Thursday, Blake will step on the field for FIFA’s World Cup qualifying intercontinental playoffs. Jamaica plays New Caledonia, and the winner plays Bolivia on March 31 for a World Cup spot.Jonathan Tannenwald Bradley Carnell admits his Union players are feeling ‘a little fragile’ after their latest loss“If this was not MLS, if this was Europe, this is a relegation-type feel,” the Union’s manager said after Saturday's loss left his team as the only one without a point in the standings.Jonathan Tannenwald Union still searching for their first MLS win following narrow loss to the Chicago FireThe club has now lost five straight games to open the MLS season and are winless in their last five matches across all competitions. Owen Hewitt Union fan groups express discontent with the club’s handling of sporting director Ernst TannerAhead of Saturday's home match against Chicago, the Sons of Ben, the club's oldest fan group, noted its displeasure with the Union's "limited public accountability" following Tanner's suspension. Kerith Gabriel FIFA is dropping hotel rooms in host cities three months before the World CupFIFA is cancelling hotel reservations in multiple World Cup host cities, with only three months until the tournament. Here's what we know.Henry Savage and Jake Blumgart What to expect at Philly’s World Cup fan festival in Fairmount ParkThe FIFA Fan Festival, Philly’s official World Cup fan experience, is a free, 39-day celebration of the world’s largest sporting event, running from June 11 to July 19 on the grounds of Lemon Hill.Henry Savage and Kerith Gabriel Major League Soccer lays out a key piece of how its calendar flip next year will workThe "sprint season" in the first half of 2027 will see each team play 14 games from February to April, then playoffs into May.Jonathan Tannenwald For the Union, it’s not too early to go soul-searching in a season that feels like it’s slippingThe Union were supposed to pick up right where they left off after an impressive 2025 campaign. But the wins aren't stacking, and what's amiss is now beginning to become a valid question.Kerith Gabriel Second half push not enough as Union bow out of Concacaf Champions Cup following draw vs. Club AméricaWhile a draw halted the Union’s four-game losing streak, the result still eliminated the club from the Champions Cup. Next up, a return to MLS action against Chicago at home on Saturday. Owen Hewitt Union will try to ‘punch above our weight’ in second leg of Champions Cup match against Club AméricaManager Bradley Carnell is keeping a positive mindset as the Union enter Wednesday night's match in Mexico City on a four-game losing streak.Owen Hewitt The USMNT’s March squad shows Mauricio Pochettino has much work to do before the World CupGio Reyna is in, Noahkai Banks is out, and the injury bug has bitten stalwarts Tyler Adams and Haji Wright. There might also be a battle brewing at backup goalkeeper with three months to go.Jonathan Tannenwald MLS suspends Ernst Tanner after an investigation ‘substantiated’ allegations against himTanner is barred from working anywhere in MLS until he completes a program to deal with his alleged misconduct. The Union did not add their own discipline for the sporting director. Jonathan Tannenwald U.S. Soccer unveils new kits for the World CupThe U.S. will wear two new Nike uniforms, a stars kit and a stripes kit. They will be the new jerseys for all 27 U.S. national teams.Owen Hewitt What’s wrong with the Union? Bradley Carnell has work to do amid the team’s worst-ever start"This is not something that we are all particularly proud of," Carnell said. "And I stand at the front and put my hand up, and make sure we’re going to fight to get back on track here.”Jonathan Tannenwald Union lose 3-1 to Atlanta United and make team history in the processAgustín Anello scored his first Union goal, but it wasn't enough in Atlanta as the team fell to 0-4-0 in league play.Owen Hewitt See more storiesAdvertisement
Three key positional battles to watch with the USMNT this month, as the World Cup loomsGio Reyna, Tim Ream, and Union alumni Matt Freese, Mark McKenzie, and Auston Trusty are among the players in the spotlight for this month's training camp and games.Jonathan Tannenwald
Three key positional battles to watch with the USMNT this month, as the World Cup loomsGio Reyna, Tim Ream, and Union alumni Matt Freese, Mark McKenzie, and Auston Trusty are among the players in the spotlight for this month's training camp and games.Jonathan Tannenwald
World Cup turf experts say the grass is greener in Philadelphia, specifically at the LincKerith Gabriel
World Cup turf experts say the grass is greener in Philadelphia, specifically at the LincKerith Gabriel
Tim Ream is Mauricio Pochettino’s captain with the USMNT, but that doesn’t spare him any pressureJonathan Tannenwald
Tim Ream is Mauricio Pochettino’s captain with the USMNT, but that doesn’t spare him any pressureJonathan Tannenwald
Pennsylvania will receive $48.5 million for World Cup security after funds were stuck in limboHenry Savage
Pennsylvania will receive $48.5 million for World Cup security after funds were stuck in limboHenry Savage
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Flyers bounce back, Jordan Davis gets paid, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
Andre Blake must put the Union’s woes aside to play the biggest games of his life with JamaicaOn Thursday, Blake will step on the field for FIFA’s World Cup qualifying intercontinental playoffs. Jamaica plays New Caledonia, and the winner plays Bolivia on March 31 for a World Cup spot.Jonathan Tannenwald
Andre Blake must put the Union’s woes aside to play the biggest games of his life with JamaicaOn Thursday, Blake will step on the field for FIFA’s World Cup qualifying intercontinental playoffs. Jamaica plays New Caledonia, and the winner plays Bolivia on March 31 for a World Cup spot.Jonathan Tannenwald
Bradley Carnell admits his Union players are feeling ‘a little fragile’ after their latest loss“If this was not MLS, if this was Europe, this is a relegation-type feel,” the Union’s manager said after Saturday's loss left his team as the only one without a point in the standings.Jonathan Tannenwald
Bradley Carnell admits his Union players are feeling ‘a little fragile’ after their latest loss“If this was not MLS, if this was Europe, this is a relegation-type feel,” the Union’s manager said after Saturday's loss left his team as the only one without a point in the standings.Jonathan Tannenwald
Union still searching for their first MLS win following narrow loss to the Chicago FireThe club has now lost five straight games to open the MLS season and are winless in their last five matches across all competitions. Owen Hewitt
Union still searching for their first MLS win following narrow loss to the Chicago FireThe club has now lost five straight games to open the MLS season and are winless in their last five matches across all competitions. Owen Hewitt
Union fan groups express discontent with the club’s handling of sporting director Ernst TannerAhead of Saturday's home match against Chicago, the Sons of Ben, the club's oldest fan group, noted its displeasure with the Union's "limited public accountability" following Tanner's suspension. Kerith Gabriel
Union fan groups express discontent with the club’s handling of sporting director Ernst TannerAhead of Saturday's home match against Chicago, the Sons of Ben, the club's oldest fan group, noted its displeasure with the Union's "limited public accountability" following Tanner's suspension. Kerith Gabriel
FIFA is dropping hotel rooms in host cities three months before the World CupFIFA is cancelling hotel reservations in multiple World Cup host cities, with only three months until the tournament. Here's what we know.Henry Savage and Jake Blumgart
FIFA is dropping hotel rooms in host cities three months before the World CupFIFA is cancelling hotel reservations in multiple World Cup host cities, with only three months until the tournament. Here's what we know.Henry Savage and Jake Blumgart
What to expect at Philly’s World Cup fan festival in Fairmount ParkThe FIFA Fan Festival, Philly’s official World Cup fan experience, is a free, 39-day celebration of the world’s largest sporting event, running from June 11 to July 19 on the grounds of Lemon Hill.Henry Savage and Kerith Gabriel
What to expect at Philly’s World Cup fan festival in Fairmount ParkThe FIFA Fan Festival, Philly’s official World Cup fan experience, is a free, 39-day celebration of the world’s largest sporting event, running from June 11 to July 19 on the grounds of Lemon Hill.Henry Savage and Kerith Gabriel
Major League Soccer lays out a key piece of how its calendar flip next year will workThe "sprint season" in the first half of 2027 will see each team play 14 games from February to April, then playoffs into May.Jonathan Tannenwald
Major League Soccer lays out a key piece of how its calendar flip next year will workThe "sprint season" in the first half of 2027 will see each team play 14 games from February to April, then playoffs into May.Jonathan Tannenwald
For the Union, it’s not too early to go soul-searching in a season that feels like it’s slippingThe Union were supposed to pick up right where they left off after an impressive 2025 campaign. But the wins aren't stacking, and what's amiss is now beginning to become a valid question.Kerith Gabriel
For the Union, it’s not too early to go soul-searching in a season that feels like it’s slippingThe Union were supposed to pick up right where they left off after an impressive 2025 campaign. But the wins aren't stacking, and what's amiss is now beginning to become a valid question.Kerith Gabriel
Second half push not enough as Union bow out of Concacaf Champions Cup following draw vs. Club AméricaWhile a draw halted the Union’s four-game losing streak, the result still eliminated the club from the Champions Cup. Next up, a return to MLS action against Chicago at home on Saturday. Owen Hewitt
Second half push not enough as Union bow out of Concacaf Champions Cup following draw vs. Club AméricaWhile a draw halted the Union’s four-game losing streak, the result still eliminated the club from the Champions Cup. Next up, a return to MLS action against Chicago at home on Saturday. Owen Hewitt
Union will try to ‘punch above our weight’ in second leg of Champions Cup match against Club AméricaManager Bradley Carnell is keeping a positive mindset as the Union enter Wednesday night's match in Mexico City on a four-game losing streak.Owen Hewitt
Union will try to ‘punch above our weight’ in second leg of Champions Cup match against Club AméricaManager Bradley Carnell is keeping a positive mindset as the Union enter Wednesday night's match in Mexico City on a four-game losing streak.Owen Hewitt
The USMNT’s March squad shows Mauricio Pochettino has much work to do before the World CupGio Reyna is in, Noahkai Banks is out, and the injury bug has bitten stalwarts Tyler Adams and Haji Wright. There might also be a battle brewing at backup goalkeeper with three months to go.Jonathan Tannenwald
The USMNT’s March squad shows Mauricio Pochettino has much work to do before the World CupGio Reyna is in, Noahkai Banks is out, and the injury bug has bitten stalwarts Tyler Adams and Haji Wright. There might also be a battle brewing at backup goalkeeper with three months to go.Jonathan Tannenwald
MLS suspends Ernst Tanner after an investigation ‘substantiated’ allegations against himTanner is barred from working anywhere in MLS until he completes a program to deal with his alleged misconduct. The Union did not add their own discipline for the sporting director. Jonathan Tannenwald
MLS suspends Ernst Tanner after an investigation ‘substantiated’ allegations against himTanner is barred from working anywhere in MLS until he completes a program to deal with his alleged misconduct. The Union did not add their own discipline for the sporting director. Jonathan Tannenwald
U.S. Soccer unveils new kits for the World CupThe U.S. will wear two new Nike uniforms, a stars kit and a stripes kit. They will be the new jerseys for all 27 U.S. national teams.Owen Hewitt
U.S. Soccer unveils new kits for the World CupThe U.S. will wear two new Nike uniforms, a stars kit and a stripes kit. They will be the new jerseys for all 27 U.S. national teams.Owen Hewitt
What’s wrong with the Union? Bradley Carnell has work to do amid the team’s worst-ever start"This is not something that we are all particularly proud of," Carnell said. "And I stand at the front and put my hand up, and make sure we’re going to fight to get back on track here.”Jonathan Tannenwald
What’s wrong with the Union? Bradley Carnell has work to do amid the team’s worst-ever start"This is not something that we are all particularly proud of," Carnell said. "And I stand at the front and put my hand up, and make sure we’re going to fight to get back on track here.”Jonathan Tannenwald
Union lose 3-1 to Atlanta United and make team history in the processAgustín Anello scored his first Union goal, but it wasn't enough in Atlanta as the team fell to 0-4-0 in league play.Owen Hewitt
Union lose 3-1 to Atlanta United and make team history in the processAgustín Anello scored his first Union goal, but it wasn't enough in Atlanta as the team fell to 0-4-0 in league play.Owen Hewitt
