The Heavyweight Showdown
The Heavyweight showdown between two top teams in the MLS Eastern Conference. One of the biggest storylines going into this game. This is the return of Daniel Gazdag going against his old Philadelphia Union club. So far, both the Columbus Crew and Philly are playing extremely well in their defensive zone here in the early […]
The Riverhounds Draw at Louisville 0-0
The Riverhounds traveled to Louisville looking to build on the momentum from their midweek 1-0 victory over NYCFC, while Louisville aimed to extend their impressive 12-game home unbeaten streak. The first half proved to be a defensive battle, with both teams holding strong at the back. The Hounds were tested early on; a set piece […]
NYCFC Embarrassed In Pittsburgh, Eliminated In First Round of US Open Cup
The New York City Football Club laid an egg in their first trip to Pittsburgh as they were defeated by the Riverhounds 1-0 after a late second half goal in stoppage time. NYCFC, which opted to start Mounsef Bakrar over Alonso Martinez and Tomas Romero over Matt Freese managed just 4 shots on goal against […]
The Riverhounds Stun NYCFC 1-0 in the US Open Cup
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosted MLS side NYFC tonight at Highmark stadium in the round of 32 in the US Open Cup. With a crowd in full voice, the Hounds registered yet another upset victory against an MLS team. The first half stats were dominated by NYFC with a possession rate of nearly 70%. The Hounds […]
NYCFC Celebrates Star Wars Day Snapping Cincinatti’s 5 Game Win Streak With 1-0 Win
New York City Football Club pulled off a 1-0 victory over an FC Cincinnati squad that was unbeaten in 6 straight, also ending the visitors’ six-match unbeaten streak. NYCFC picked up 3 shots on goal including a great shot just outside the box by Julian Fernandez after an odd bounce dropped into his lap. However […]
Ted Unkel: A Life Shaped by the Whistle
For Ted Unkel, the path to Major League Soccer officiating wasn’t exactly a straight line. Originally studying law, he found himself pulled onto the soccer field, whistle in hand, refereeing local youth matches. What started as a side pursuit quickly became a passion — one that would define much of his professional life. “It’s not […]
NYCFC With Second Clean Sheet in a Row, Defeat Toronto 1-0
The New York City Football Club picked up it’s second 1-0 win in as many weeks, heading north of the border to defeat Toronto FC behind an Alonso Martinez Second Half PK, snapping the Reds four match unbeaten streak. NYCFC, who pop themselves back into 6th place in the East as they begin a brutal […]
Weathering The Storm – Philly Gets 3 Points vs DC
1st half: Facing off in the rain. DC United is bringing a lot of ball possession early in the game, however, the Philadelphia Union’s defense is playing the same defensive lockdown game plan from last week. Francis Westfield finds Jakob Glensnes open, and Jakob Glensnes shoots a goal to put the Union up on the […]
Philadelphia Union 3, Angry Atlanta ZERO
It was my daughter’s birthday recently and the Philadelphia Union were kind enough to have her on the pitch holding the snake banner tonight along with two friends. What an amazing thing she’ll always remember. I have to say the Philadelphia Union as an organization really knocks it out of the park with being family […]
Quinn Sullivan Answers The Bell
In the 1st half, the Philadelphia Union would host Atlanta United. Both teams are looking to get back into the win column. Both franchises are playing great in their defensive zone. Philly is bringing everything to Atlanta’s doorstep: everything but the finish. The Union is doing a great job, playing lockdown defense. Keeping Atlanta’s offense […]