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Only a couple changes to Union lineup expected for NYCFC showdown With the second leg of the Champions League on Tuesday, head coach Jim Curtin says he will make a couple changes but won’t be rotating much Share this story Matt Ralph Hopes that Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin would rotate his squad with multiple young homegrowns were somewhat dashed on Friday with comments Curtin made in a press conference with reporters. “We’re not going to rotate and change 7-8 guys; that’s a recipe for disaster in our league and the data shows that,” Curtin said.

Brotherly Game Daily Links: Will Stuart Findlay make his first Union start against NYCFC? Union face NYCFC, MLS Week 3 preview and more in today’s links Share this story MLS News Bradley could not provide an update on Vela’s long-term future with his team. The former Real Sociedad attacker, 32, has been linked to a return to Spain with Real Betis, leading LAFC to open talks about a two-year contract extension, according to journalist Salvador Perez. The number of American players in Europe seems to grow every transfer window, and the likes of Christian Pulisic, and most recently Matthew H...

Second half surge puts Union into the Champions League quarterfinals Union will face Atlanta United in two-leg quarterfinal Share this story Morgan Tencza Jamiro Monteiro had two goals and two assists in the second half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 4-0 win over Deportivo Saprissa in the Round of 16 second leg Wednesday night at Subaru Park. The Union finished the home and home series with a 5-0 advantage on aggregate and will now face Atlanta United in the first CCL quarterfinal in club history. The future meeting with Atlanta will also mark the first quarterfinal matchup between two ...

MLS 2021 Preview: Philadelphia Union aiming higher after winning first trophy The Union proved last year it’s possible to compete while also relying heavily on young players. Can they do it again after selling two Best XI players to Europe? Share this story Leon Flach (20-year-old dual German and US Midfielder signed from FC St. Pauli) Paxten Aaronson (signed to Homegrown Player Contract) Brandan Craig (signed to Homegrown Player Contract) Quinn Sullivan (signed to Homegrown Player Contract) Jack McGlynn (signed to Homegrown Player Contract) Nathan Harriel (signed to Homegrown Player Contra...

Przybylko available for first Champions League match but fitness still a question mark Head coach Jim Curtin said he’ll be able to field a strong lineup for Wednesday’s game but fitness remains a question Share this story Photo by Carl Gulbish Kacper Przybylko has been back training the past three sessions so he should be ready to make his Concacaf Champions League debut tomorrow night in Costa Rica. “Kacper is good, has had lower back pain, but he’s been able to train the last three training sessions, which is good,” head coach Jim Curtin said Tuesday. Przybylko’s fitness and t...