Articles written by: Steven Whisler

Steven Whisler is a somewhat-talented freelance copywriter living in South Philadelphia. He enjoys geeking out on literature, film, and soccer. You can see what he's up to at swwhisler.com.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Strike moves, Rooney presser, TFC nightmare, Belgium wins it late, more

Do the Union need reinforcements up top and the best game of the 2018 World Cup so far sees Belgium beat Japan late.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Auf wiedersehen Mannschaft, El Tri squeak by, Union jump rankings, more

Another up-in-the-air day set for the World Cup group stage, while the Union look ahead to making history in Los Angeles

Daily news roundups

News roundup: More double red news, Open Cup 4th round, and pay-to-play’s racial implications

The Union host Richmond Kickers tonight and Jim Curtin drops the mic on the double red fiasco – plus how pay-to-play is creating an uneven playing field for young Americans

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Match previews

Match preview: Atlanta United vs. Philadelphia Union

Can Philadelphia keep up with Atlanta United on the road in another big away match?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: U.S. kids roll, new Stewart reports, Cinci announcement today, more

The Yanks cruise past Bolivia and will tomorrow’s game be the last for Earnie Stewart in blue and gold?

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: New York Red Bulls 0-0 Philadelphia Union

The Union continue their rise in form with a solid draw on the road at New York Red Bulls.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union clicking, Pride Night, EPYS results, Pulisic on T&T, more

Some standout Union performances are earning headlines and Christian Pulisic sounds off on the U.S.’s failure to qualify for the World Cup ahead of the Bolivia friendly in Chester.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Backline daps, Santi graduates, foreign DP stats, more

Some great stats on whether Rooney — and players like him — will make an impact when they come to MLS. Plus, the World Cup exodus begins.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Seba returns, xG exhaustion, win streaks, more

Let’s remember the good times!

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Toronto FC 3-0 Philadelphia Union

Did anyone impress in another disastrous Union road outing?