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After firing previous manager Peter Nowak, the Philadelphia Union appointed John Hackworth to the position of interim club manager. On Thursday, the Union’s administration decided that Hackworth should lose the “interm” title and be promoted to full-time team manager. At age 42, Hackworth has been around soccer for almost 20 years now. Most of this […]

With the recent announcement that Spanish striker phenom Raúl González Blanco–better known to soccer fans as Raúl–played his final game with his current club, Schalke 04, against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday May 9th, Union fans have been hoping that his last stop for his European club will also be his first for an American one. Raúl […]

In a high-drama, action-packed game in California, the Philadelphia Union (2-3-1) managed to hold on to a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA. The Union extended their span of time without conceding a goal to 332 minutes, thanks to the recently impressive play by goalie Zac MacMath. With the deceptive footwork of midfielder Michael Farfan, and […]

On Saturday night in Chicago, the Philadelphia Union (0-3-0) took a trip to play the Chicago Fire (1-0-1) in their home opener, falling 1-0. A shorthanded Union team was without numerous key personnel. First, Captain Danny Calif who has been nursing his knee back from preseason surgery. Also, three team members, outside back Sheanon Williams, […]

Sitting last in the Eastern Conference, and last in all of MLS with the worst record this year, what is next for the (0-3-0) Union? These losses can be blamed on a few different, unlucky instances, but in reality, can the Union turn this season around when already so far behind? Points are no easy […]

Recently, Sheanon Williams was added to the USA Men’s U-23 national roster, along with teammates Freddy Adu and Amobi Okugo. This team will be playing in the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament. Unfortunately, they will all be missing the Union’s next game against the Chicago Fire and could also miss the contest against Vancouver. However, all of these players will get important […]

While it does not look good for a struggling, winless Union team , it is hard to determine just how serious the situation is for Goalie Zac MacMath and Manager Peter Nowak. Although it is not yet panic mode for the Philadelphia, Union fans have not exactly been pleased with what Nowak has done to […]

Looking for their first win of the season, the Union opened up their season in front of a sellout crowd at PPL Park in Chester, PA. However, a Union team that dominated the majority of the game in time of possession, chances on goal, and aggression came up short in a tough, 2-1 loss to […]