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The diamond midfield is the Union’s most effective shape

Blake Zuschnitt looks at the midfield success the Union find when playing in a diamond.

Commentary / The Overlap / Union

The Overlap: The stories we tell ourselves

Jeremy Lane reflects on the strange world of MLS and the Union’s recovery, or not, from getting punched in the gut.

Commentary

The Messi paradox revisited: The Union’s humiliation

Mr. All3Points expounds on what a humiliating night in Chester means for the Union as a whole.

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The mountain, Messi, and beyond

Blake Zuschnitt reflects on the Philadelphia Union’s journey from inception to hosting Lionel Messi.

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The Messi paradox

Chris Gibbons thinks about Lionel Messi’s arrival on MLS’s shores.

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History between America and Mexico provides background for Leagues Cup

Former history teacher Tim Jones delves into historic conflicts between Mexico and the United States to set the stage for the tournament that starts on Friday.

Analysis / Commentary

Best goals so far

As the MLS season nears a monthlong break, Blake Zuschnitt looks at some of the best goals scored by the Union this season.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

The intriguing role of Union II loanee Carlos Rojas

Tim Jones has noticed something interesting about Union II’s defensive center midfield spot.

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The change strip: Summer update

A look at some of the hot, new kit redesigns that are beginning to drop.

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Analyzing Union II’s recent goalkeeper signing

Tim Jones focuses in on the signing of 17-year-old Andrew Rick from the Union Academy.