Philadelphia Union miss opportunities in draw with the Crew

On Saint Patrick’s day at Talen Energy Stadium, the Son’s of Ben were gifted with a start from the new Philadelphia Union number 10, Borek Dockal in a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew.
Replacing Anthony Fontana, Dockal looked like he needed time to settle in in the early going. But while that happened the Union defense held firm and kept the fast-starting Crew off of the scoreboard. In their second game together, the pairing of Auston Trusty and Jack Elliott looked more assured and were able to keep Zardes at bay.

Chuck Booth  •  17 Mar 2018
Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs the Columbus Crew

Embed from Getty Images Fresh off of a bye week, the Philadelphia Union will welcome the red-hot  Columbus Crew to town. The ins and outs Philadelphia Union (1-0-0) vs Columbus Crew (2-0-0) When: Saturday, March 17th – Talen Energy Stadium Where to watch: 6 ABC, MLS Live (free streaming) Pro Referees: Referee: Nima Saghafi, AR1: Phil […]

Chuck Booth  •  15 Mar 2018
Philadelphia Union season preview: Time to raise the bar

The expectations of the season rest on Borek Dockal producing. Photo Credit Philadelphia Union Communications During the history of the Philadelphia Union, the only accomplishments that the team has to hang their hat on are two US Open Cup final appearances and two playoff appearances that ended in two first-round exits. It has been a […]

Chuck Booth  •  03 Mar 2018
Philadelphia Union: Preview of the Attacking Core

Wednesday’s news of Borek Dockal signing with the Philadelphia Union provided a sigh of relief for Union fans everywhere. The long-awaited attacking midfielder not only provides a solution for a position of need, but allows the rest of the offensive weapons on this squad to thrive at their positions. While the attacking core of this Union team is far from the most potent on paper across Major League Soccer, there are blue chip pieces on this squad that can wreak havoc should they gel in the ways expected by head coach Jim Curtin. Here’s your preview of who’s getting the minutes and what to expect from the Union attack this seaso

Paul Catrino Jr.  •  01 Mar 2018
Have the Philadelphia Union found their 10 in Borek Dockal?

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With a preseason injury to Ilsinho, it looked like the Philadephia Union would open the season with a combonation of the unproven duo of  Adam Najem and Anthony Fontana. While it would be good that the team would be playing their kids, it wouldn’t bode well for a team that needs to win now following their investment in David Accam earlier this offseason. 
Luckily reports are showing that the Philadelphia Union are in negotiations with an attacking midfielder/right winger, Borek Dockal. The Czech international is currently playing for Henan Jianye in the Chinese Super League following stops with AC Sparta Praha, Rosenborg BK, FC Slovan Liberec and Atiker Konyaspor during his career. Dockal has Europa League experience which could make this a very interesting get for the Philadelphia Union. His agency broke the news that he is traveling to the states for contract negotiations.

Chuck Booth  •  20 Feb 2018
Now that he’s fully settled, Fafa Picault is ready to push the Union forward

Fafa Picault plays a pass in Philadelphia Union open training. Photo Credit: Chuck Booth Entering year two with the Philadelphia Union, Fafa Picault feels at home starting the preseason. After joining the Union on a free transfer from Hamburg St. Pauli, Picault netted seven goals and added two assists in year one. But entering year two, […]

Chuck Booth  •  29 Jan 2018
Do the Philadelphia Union really need a number 10?

Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Union have gotten the offseason to a great start by locking up Andre Blake, signing Home Grown players and trading for David Accam. But all signs point to them not being done with the offseason with Jim Curtin and Earnie Stewart wanting to add a 10 to the roster. […]

Chuck Booth  •  26 Jan 2018
Philadelphia Union new home jersey has been revealed

Philadelphia Union 2018 Home Jersey (Photo credit @UnionKitLeaks) After much speculation, the new Philadelphia Union jersey has finally made it to Twitter. After being teased by the club and then modeled by new signing David Accam, the new and improved jersey has now leaked. Gone is the iconic gold stripe down the center of the […]

Chuck Booth  •  22 Jan 2018