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: Love for U defense, MLS roundups, NWSL preview, more

The Union backline is earning plaudits early in the season across the league.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Goals galore, CCL heats up tonight, Press holds out, more

It’s a goal fest again in Week 2 in MLS, plus #CCL-fever, Drogba “retires,” and Christen Press ain’t having it in Houston.

Commentary

The deep end: Do the Union finally have depth to compete?

Are the Union finally deep enough to compete in MLS?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Homegrown journeys, Week 1 in review, Bob Bradley looks back, more

It’s a new day in MLS, with Homegrowns and Young Designated Players making a big impact in Week One of the season.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New England Revolution

The first match – and win – of the season over the lowly Revolution makes for some positivity in Unionland.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Dockal for denim, Austin gets a different team, season previews, more

Previews on the Union, their kit, and more in today’s roundup.

Union match reports

Preseason match report: Philadelphia Union 5-0 Montreal Impact

Philadelphia Union routed Montreal Impact 5-0 behind a C.J. Sapong brace and goals from David Accam, Auston Trusty, and Jay Simpson.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jack Mac to Indy, CCL fever, young Yanks in the Bundes, more

Plus, a totally unverified Union transfer rumor about a midfielder!

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union back in Florida, USL stadium madness, Boswell adieu, more

USL clubs are cranking up the stadium building, a verbose MLS legend says farewell, Dallas does development deal, and Donovan dupes.

Postgame / Union

Preseason friendly: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Chicago Fire

David Accam couldn’t score a goal versus his former team and the Union drew Chicago Fire 0-0.