Soccer/UnionUnion continue to bolster defense with signing of Colombian centerback Geiner MartínezMartínez was rumored to be joining for weeks from Uruguayan club CA Juventud. He signed Tuesday in advance of the 2026 season, which begins Feb. 18.Owen Hewitt and Jonathan Tannenwald U.S. Soccer needs your kid’s youth club to help its national teams. Will it happen?Jonathan Tannenwald Mauricio Pochettino isn’t thinking yet about all the details of his USMNT World Cup rosterJonathan Tannenwald USWNT star Crystal Dunn announces retirement from soccer at age 33 Associated Press Bradley Carnell opens up about what drives him and his tactics as Union managerJonathan Tannenwald AdvertisementPhoto GalleriesMoreUnion vs. Fire Game 1 photosYong Kim Union vs. Toronto FC photos Union vs. Rapids photosYong Kim Club World Cup fans light up the Linc in picturesDavid Maialetti and Jonathan Tannenwald Union vs. Fire Game 1 photosYong Kim Union vs. Toronto FC photos Union vs. Rapids photosYong Kim Club World Cup fans light up the Linc in picturesDavid Maialetti and Jonathan Tannenwald The Union need the reps that their busy preseason schedule is giving themEzekiel Alladoh has to build chemistry with Bruno Damiani up top, and the same goes for Japhet Sery Larsen and Olwethu Makhanya at centerback. It has to happen in a hurry, too.Jonathan Tannenwald Eight organizations named host city supporters for Philly’s involvement in the FIFA World CupThe designation offers exposure through co-branding, advertising opportunities, and more, ahead of what's expected to be more than 500,000 people venturing into the city this summer. Kerith Gabriel What’s the secret sauce at the Union’s youth academy? Here’s a taste of it.Jon Scheer, the Union's head of academy and professional development, gave a gathering of coaches a behind-the-scenes look at how the club has built the best youth pipeline in the country.Jonathan Tannenwald The Union will host a youth tournament in February with teams including Manchester United and Borussia DortmundThe tournament, called "The Snow Bowl," will give the Union a chance to test their top prospects against big-time opponents, and show off the club's facilities.Jonathan Tannenwald Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins chorus telling fans to ‘stay away’ from the World CupPresident Trump’s policies, including a desire to take control of Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark, are increasing debate about boycotting the event in response.David Hellier, Bloomberg MLS strikes a deal with prediction market Polymarket, says it’s about protecting the integrity of gamesPrediction markets work by having users choose from two possible outcomes for an event, and are given a percentage likelihood of each. They are legal nationwide, unlike traditional sports betting.Jonathan Tannenwald Quinn Sullivan ‘would love to be the face’ of the Union. When he returns from a torn ACL, he just might be.Though the 21-year-old from Bridesburg likely won't be back on the field until July, he's in good spirits. He appreciates all the support he's gotten from fans, the Union, and the national team.Jonathan Tannenwald The NWSL still wants an expansion team in Philadelphia, if a buyer comes along“We think Philadelphia will be a great NWSL market one day," commissioner Jessica Berman told The Inquirer.Jonathan Tannenwald Amid controversy, the NWSL stands firm on the High Impact Player ruleCommissioner Jessica Berman says the rule puts "clubs in a position to compete financially." The players' union isn't happy, though. Jonathan Tannenwald Japhet Sery Larsen got an assist from Mikael Uhre as he decided to join the UnionUhre gave the Union a strong endorsement, which is notable considering how the team and fans treated him at times in his last two years here. Larsen took that to heart. Jonathan Tannenwald Trinity Rodman signs a new three-year deal with the Washington Spirit, a big win for the NWSLThe financial terms of Rodman’s contract were not disclosed, but the Spirit called it “one of the most significant deals in NWSL history.”Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Bradley Carnell likes what he’s seen from Union newcomers Ezekiel Alladoh and Japhet Sery LarsenPlus details on the Union's latest transactions, a big moment for one of the team's top prospects, and some helpful MLS rule changes.Jonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan looks ahead to what should be his biggest year yet with the Union The 16-year-old phenom should be ready for regular playing time this year. As he grows toward his move to Manchester City at the end of 2027, his fame off the field is likely to keep growing, too. Jonathan Tannenwald An Inquirer reporter tries their hand at soccer's video review machineJonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Jeremy Shover Bradley Carnell orchestrated the Union’s success in 2025. His second season in charge matters more.In his first season at the helm, he matched the club’s all-time regular-season point total. However, in the afterglow of a banner year for the Union, Carnell knows the limelight is fleeting. Kerith Gabriel See more storiesAdvertisement
Union continue to bolster defense with signing of Colombian centerback Geiner MartínezMartínez was rumored to be joining for weeks from Uruguayan club CA Juventud. He signed Tuesday in advance of the 2026 season, which begins Feb. 18.Owen Hewitt and Jonathan Tannenwald
Union continue to bolster defense with signing of Colombian centerback Geiner MartínezMartínez was rumored to be joining for weeks from Uruguayan club CA Juventud. He signed Tuesday in advance of the 2026 season, which begins Feb. 18.Owen Hewitt and Jonathan Tannenwald
U.S. Soccer needs your kid’s youth club to help its national teams. Will it happen?Jonathan Tannenwald
U.S. Soccer needs your kid’s youth club to help its national teams. Will it happen?Jonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino isn’t thinking yet about all the details of his USMNT World Cup rosterJonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino isn’t thinking yet about all the details of his USMNT World Cup rosterJonathan Tannenwald
The Union need the reps that their busy preseason schedule is giving themEzekiel Alladoh has to build chemistry with Bruno Damiani up top, and the same goes for Japhet Sery Larsen and Olwethu Makhanya at centerback. It has to happen in a hurry, too.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union need the reps that their busy preseason schedule is giving themEzekiel Alladoh has to build chemistry with Bruno Damiani up top, and the same goes for Japhet Sery Larsen and Olwethu Makhanya at centerback. It has to happen in a hurry, too.Jonathan Tannenwald
Eight organizations named host city supporters for Philly’s involvement in the FIFA World CupThe designation offers exposure through co-branding, advertising opportunities, and more, ahead of what's expected to be more than 500,000 people venturing into the city this summer. Kerith Gabriel
Eight organizations named host city supporters for Philly’s involvement in the FIFA World CupThe designation offers exposure through co-branding, advertising opportunities, and more, ahead of what's expected to be more than 500,000 people venturing into the city this summer. Kerith Gabriel
What’s the secret sauce at the Union’s youth academy? Here’s a taste of it.Jon Scheer, the Union's head of academy and professional development, gave a gathering of coaches a behind-the-scenes look at how the club has built the best youth pipeline in the country.Jonathan Tannenwald
What’s the secret sauce at the Union’s youth academy? Here’s a taste of it.Jon Scheer, the Union's head of academy and professional development, gave a gathering of coaches a behind-the-scenes look at how the club has built the best youth pipeline in the country.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union will host a youth tournament in February with teams including Manchester United and Borussia DortmundThe tournament, called "The Snow Bowl," will give the Union a chance to test their top prospects against big-time opponents, and show off the club's facilities.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union will host a youth tournament in February with teams including Manchester United and Borussia DortmundThe tournament, called "The Snow Bowl," will give the Union a chance to test their top prospects against big-time opponents, and show off the club's facilities.Jonathan Tannenwald
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins chorus telling fans to ‘stay away’ from the World CupPresident Trump’s policies, including a desire to take control of Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark, are increasing debate about boycotting the event in response.David Hellier, Bloomberg
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins chorus telling fans to ‘stay away’ from the World CupPresident Trump’s policies, including a desire to take control of Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark, are increasing debate about boycotting the event in response.David Hellier, Bloomberg
MLS strikes a deal with prediction market Polymarket, says it’s about protecting the integrity of gamesPrediction markets work by having users choose from two possible outcomes for an event, and are given a percentage likelihood of each. They are legal nationwide, unlike traditional sports betting.Jonathan Tannenwald
MLS strikes a deal with prediction market Polymarket, says it’s about protecting the integrity of gamesPrediction markets work by having users choose from two possible outcomes for an event, and are given a percentage likelihood of each. They are legal nationwide, unlike traditional sports betting.Jonathan Tannenwald
Quinn Sullivan ‘would love to be the face’ of the Union. When he returns from a torn ACL, he just might be.Though the 21-year-old from Bridesburg likely won't be back on the field until July, he's in good spirits. He appreciates all the support he's gotten from fans, the Union, and the national team.Jonathan Tannenwald
Quinn Sullivan ‘would love to be the face’ of the Union. When he returns from a torn ACL, he just might be.Though the 21-year-old from Bridesburg likely won't be back on the field until July, he's in good spirits. He appreciates all the support he's gotten from fans, the Union, and the national team.Jonathan Tannenwald
The NWSL still wants an expansion team in Philadelphia, if a buyer comes along“We think Philadelphia will be a great NWSL market one day," commissioner Jessica Berman told The Inquirer.Jonathan Tannenwald
The NWSL still wants an expansion team in Philadelphia, if a buyer comes along“We think Philadelphia will be a great NWSL market one day," commissioner Jessica Berman told The Inquirer.Jonathan Tannenwald
Amid controversy, the NWSL stands firm on the High Impact Player ruleCommissioner Jessica Berman says the rule puts "clubs in a position to compete financially." The players' union isn't happy, though. Jonathan Tannenwald
Amid controversy, the NWSL stands firm on the High Impact Player ruleCommissioner Jessica Berman says the rule puts "clubs in a position to compete financially." The players' union isn't happy, though. Jonathan Tannenwald
Japhet Sery Larsen got an assist from Mikael Uhre as he decided to join the UnionUhre gave the Union a strong endorsement, which is notable considering how the team and fans treated him at times in his last two years here. Larsen took that to heart. Jonathan Tannenwald
Japhet Sery Larsen got an assist from Mikael Uhre as he decided to join the UnionUhre gave the Union a strong endorsement, which is notable considering how the team and fans treated him at times in his last two years here. Larsen took that to heart. Jonathan Tannenwald
Trinity Rodman signs a new three-year deal with the Washington Spirit, a big win for the NWSLThe financial terms of Rodman’s contract were not disclosed, but the Spirit called it “one of the most significant deals in NWSL history.”Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press
Trinity Rodman signs a new three-year deal with the Washington Spirit, a big win for the NWSLThe financial terms of Rodman’s contract were not disclosed, but the Spirit called it “one of the most significant deals in NWSL history.”Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press
Bradley Carnell likes what he’s seen from Union newcomers Ezekiel Alladoh and Japhet Sery LarsenPlus details on the Union's latest transactions, a big moment for one of the team's top prospects, and some helpful MLS rule changes.Jonathan Tannenwald
Bradley Carnell likes what he’s seen from Union newcomers Ezekiel Alladoh and Japhet Sery LarsenPlus details on the Union's latest transactions, a big moment for one of the team's top prospects, and some helpful MLS rule changes.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan looks ahead to what should be his biggest year yet with the Union The 16-year-old phenom should be ready for regular playing time this year. As he grows toward his move to Manchester City at the end of 2027, his fame off the field is likely to keep growing, too. Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan looks ahead to what should be his biggest year yet with the Union The 16-year-old phenom should be ready for regular playing time this year. As he grows toward his move to Manchester City at the end of 2027, his fame off the field is likely to keep growing, too. Jonathan Tannenwald
An Inquirer reporter tries their hand at soccer's video review machineJonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Jeremy Shover
An Inquirer reporter tries their hand at soccer's video review machineJonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Jeremy Shover
Bradley Carnell orchestrated the Union’s success in 2025. His second season in charge matters more.In his first season at the helm, he matched the club’s all-time regular-season point total. However, in the afterglow of a banner year for the Union, Carnell knows the limelight is fleeting. Kerith Gabriel
Bradley Carnell orchestrated the Union’s success in 2025. His second season in charge matters more.In his first season at the helm, he matched the club’s all-time regular-season point total. However, in the afterglow of a banner year for the Union, Carnell knows the limelight is fleeting. Kerith Gabriel
