Union

Transfers

Official: Union sign Tranquillo Barnetta

Swiss international arrives on a free transfer in a deal involving Targeted Allocation Money.

Player ratings

Player ratings and analysis: DC United 3-2 Union

Ben Olsen used Fabinho’s arm injury late in the first half to tinker with his team shape. It paid off almost immediately and the Union never regained a foothold in the match.

Transfer News

Union, Carlos Valdes, mutually agree to terminate contract

Union and Carlos Valdes mutually agree to terminate his contract with the club.

Union match reports

Recap: DC United 3–2 Philadelphia Union

After scoring two goals in the first four minutes, the Union eventually gave up three of their own, falling prey to the boa-constrictor-like grip of DC United.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Match previews

Preview: Union at DC United

Much like last season, Philly needs a strong run in the second half of the season to make a playoff push. A 120 minute midweek game will test the starters’ legs on Sunday.

Transfers

Union trade Sheanon Williams to Houston

The Union have traded Sheanon Williams to Houston Dynamo in exchange for “general allocation money and future considerations.”

Postgame

USOC postgame video: NY Red Bulls 1-1 (3-4) Union

Comments from Jim Curtin, John McCarthy, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Ray Gaddis following Tuesday’s US Open Cup quarterfinal victory over NYRB.

Union match reports / US Open Cup

USOC match report: NY Red Bulls 1-1 (3-4) Union

John McCarthy was the star as Philadelphia Union played with ten men for 80 minutes and still came out on top of New York Red Bulls to book a place in the US Open Cup semifinal. They will play Chicago or Orlando City.

Player ratings

Player ratings and analysis: Toronto FC 2-1 Union

Toronto turned the tables on the Union, shutting down Philly’s playmakers and striking on their best move of the match.

Union match reports

Match report: Toronto FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union

Even without Michael Bradley, Toronto FC was untroubled by Philadelphia Union and cruised to a 2-1 victory at BMO Park Saturday afternoon.