Carl Gulbish The Union recorded its first win over Cincinnati when it mattered most as the team moves onto the Eastern Conference Finals. CHESTER, Pa. — The top seeded Philadelphia Union took down FC Cincinnati on Thursday night, keeping the team’s hope of an MLS Cup run alive. A lone goal from Leon Flach gave Philadelphia the win, as Jim Curtin defeated his former … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Union advance to Eastern Conference final with win over FC Cincinnati
Andre Blake backs up third Goalkeeper of the Year honor with dazzling clean sheet against FC Cincinnati
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Blake made five saves on the night to hold Cincinnati’s dangerous trio in check FC Cincinnati’s front three combined for nearly 50 goals this season so their visit to Subaru Park was always going to be a cause for concern for the Philadelphia Union. Even against the league’s top defense this season — and one of the best in league history — … [Read more...] about Andre Blake backs up third Goalkeeper of the Year honor with dazzling clean sheet against FC Cincinnati
Brotherly Game Daily Links: Jim Curtin speaks ahead of Union’s first playoff game
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ferreira wins MLS Young Player of the Year, Petrovic signs new contract with New England and more in today’s links Philadelphia Union News Pressing Points | So It BeginsPhiladelphia Union start their 2022 postseason run on Thursday night when they host FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Subaru … [Read more...] about Brotherly Game Daily Links: Jim Curtin speaks ahead of Union’s first playoff game
Jakob Glesnes named MLS Defender of the Year
Jack Verdeur Glesnes beat out teammate Kai Wagner to become the first Union player to receive the honor Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes had to beat out center back partner Jack Elliott for the nomination and left back Kai Wagner in the final round, which he did in being named the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year. The 28-year-old Norwegian received a total 26.1% … [Read more...] about Jakob Glesnes named MLS Defender of the Year
Andre Blake first three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year winner
Carl Gulbish Blake received 64.17% of the vote for the honor Major League Soccer has had plenty of big name goalkeepers over the years, but none had won the Goalkeeper of the Year three times until Philadelphia Union star Andre Blake came along. Blake was named Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year after posting 15 clean sheets and backstopping the stingiest defense in a … [Read more...] about Andre Blake first three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year winner