Jack McGlynn’s “special left foot” leads to first MLS goal
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by Larry Henry Jr
1y ago
Jack McGlynn helped the U.S. Under-20 men’s national team earn World Cup Qualification earlier this summer and since playing a major part in Mikey Varas’ squad, the Philadelphia Union midfielder has skyrocketed into a key contributor at club level. McGlynn made his third-consecutive start on Saturday night and celebrated his first MLS goal in style as the Union brushed aside the Houston Dynamo 6-0 at Subaru Park. His first-half free kick goal was just the latest glimpse of McGlynn’s sensational left foot, while his technical ability also helped the homegrown midfielder register his first assis ..read more
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MLS Spotlight: Nathan Harriel enjoying breakout season with Philadelphia Union
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by Larry Henry Jr
1y ago
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Nathan Harriel continues solidifying spot in Union’s back line
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by Larry Henry Jr
1y ago
The Philadelphia Union have had many young players make an impact with the first team over recent seasons and one of the newest faces in Jim Curtin’s starting lineup is continuing to solidify his role as a long-term contributor. Nathan Harriel made his third start of the 2022 MLS season on Saturday, logging 90 minutes in a 2-0 road victory over defending MLS Cup champions New York City FC. Harriel, one of seven current homegrown players in the first team squad, is still new to his role with the Union after only making his debut back in September 2021. It didn’t stop him though from assisting o ..read more
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Araujo, Alvarez and Harriel among Best MLS Youngsters in Week 2
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by Matt Singer
1y ago
It is no secret that MLS has become a hotbed of emerging youth prospects. From Alphonso Davies to Ricardo Pepi, it seems that every season a new player emerges as the next big thing in North American soccer and there has been no shortage of strong performances from young players to start this season. In Week One Gabriel Slonina, John Tolkin and Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty put forth strong performances to start the season with Week Two being headlined by goal scorers and impressive defensive performances. Here is a closer look at top performances from young players in Week 2 of MLS: Efrain Alvarez ..read more
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SBI 2022 MLS Season Preview: Philadelphia Union
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by Larry Henry Jr
1y ago
The Philadelphia Union have gradually taken steps forward as a franchise in the most recent years of Jim Curtin’s tenure as head coach, but with majority of their starters back and some fresh attacking faces coming to Chester, this might be the club’s best chance at winning MLS Cup yet. The Union fell just short of playing in the 2021 MLS Cup, falling to eventual winners New York City FC in the Eastern Conference Final, albeit with a shorthanded roster. Now the goal for the Eastern Conference club will be to find similar levels of consistency throughout the regular season with new faces comin ..read more
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Why an FC Cincinnati move might make sense for Jim Curtin, and why it would be risky for him and the Union
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by Ives Galarcep
1y ago
This content is available exclusively to SBI Soccer subscribers. For more information on our subscription levels and pricing, you can click here. Log into Your Account Username or Email Password Remember Me Lost Password ..read more
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Union, FC Cincinnati preparing for first-ever playoff showdown
SBI Soccer » Philadelphia Union
by Larry Henry Jr
1y ago
The Philadelphia Union’s quest to lift a first-ever MLS Cup begins on Thursday night at Subaru Park, but to advance into next weekend’s Eastern Conference Final, Jim Curtin’s squad will need to eliminate an FC Cincinnati squad they have yet to defeat in 2022. Pat Noonan’s FC Cincy squad makes the trip to Chester, Pennsylvania for the third and final head-to-head meeting this year, with both teams aiming to stamp their place in the Final Four of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Union enjoyed a first-round bye after claiming the No. 1 seed over CF Montreal, but will welcome a feisty and confident FC Ci ..read more
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Late Magno winner lifts NYCFC past shorthanded Union, into MLS Cup final
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by Larry Henry Jr
1y ago
CHESTER, Pennsylvania — The Philadelphia Union went into Sunday’s Eastern Conference final wearing the label of underdog with to the team missing 11 players due to COVID protocols, so when Alex Callens scored an own goal to give the Union a 1-0 lead on visiting New York City FC, it felt for a moment like the Cinderella story of a patchwork Union squad winning a conference vinal just might happen. One minute later, that dream was put on hold and NYCFC went on to snuff it out for good with a pair of second-half goals to post a 2-1 victory over the Union at Subaru Park on Sunday. Talles Magno’s 8 ..read more
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11 Union players at risk of missing Eastern Conference final
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by Skylar Rolstad
1y ago
The Philadelphia Union enter Sunday’s Eastern Conference final clash with New York City FC with the club’s first MLS Cup appearance on the line, but the Union could have major issues fielding a lineup. The Union have listed 11 players as out for the Eastern Conference final, include several key starters. The players listed are Andre Blake, Alejandro Bedoya, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliott, Kai Wagner, Corey Burke, Sergio Santos, Joe Bendik, Quinn Sullivan, Alvas Powell and Ilsinho, a group that includes six players who have been regular starters in 2021. Players can be cleared to play up to an hou ..read more
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Union could lose players for East final due to COVID protocols
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by Larry Henry Jr
1y ago
The Philadelphia Union are two days away from the biggest match in club history, and they might wind up having to play it without several players. Union head coach Jim Curtin revealed Friday that the Union have multiple players in health and safety protocols due to COVID-19. The team is only two days away from its first appearance in the MLS Eastern Conference final and will square off with New York City FC for a chance at playing for a first-ever MLS Cup title. What remains unknown is just how many players the Union will be missing, with the team forced to cancel practice on Thursday due to t ..read more
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