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Joe Tansey

4 months

A year ago this week, I started Union Soccer Blog not knowing what my future covering the Philadelphia Union would be. I'm happy to announce it will be back for another season! Subscribe for $8 month/$45 year for in-depth #DOOP coverage year round.

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5 years

Jim Curtin on Alejandro Bedoya: “I’m on his side.”

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2 years

What the hell Buddy Boeheim

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9 years

This is a map of the NWSL franchises. The entire #USWNT roster plays in the league. Support them year round. http://t.co/5gzbKeZ9SV

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4 years

UNC has a player named Storm Duck. Storm. Duck.

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5 years

Zach Ertz left these roses for Julie Ertz in the locker room. Julie is wearing a Zach Ertz T-shirt Jersey.

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2 years

You have to admit this is absolutely hilarious.

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

The Philadelphia Union have changed their badge on social media to Buffalo Bills colors and added Damar Hamlin’s No. 3. Union president Tim McDermott is the brother of Bills head coach Sean McDermott.

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2 years

All of these things happened inside Subaru Park last night.

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1 year

Jim Curtin on releasing his players for the U20 World Cup. "We’re not Spain, we’re not Germany, we’re not Argentina. We haven’t won a World Cup ever. Let’s try to win every competition at the youth level and show we have great players because we do."

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Joe Tansey

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9 months

If you thought that was fun, just wait until the Union & Red Bulls bludgeon each other over 90 minutes to a scoreless draw tomorrow night in a torrential downpour.

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Joe Tansey

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10 months

The Union just announced that Andre Blake became a U.S. citizen earlier this week.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

Because I haven’t been busy enough lately, I decided to add wedding planning to my list.

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

Name a more iconic pair of images. I'll wait. #USWNT

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

DOG ON THE FIELD!!!

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Curtin: "There's no better advertisement for the Philadelphia Union than at 3 p.m. today when Brenden Aaronson goes up against the best team in the world."

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Joe Tansey

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9 months

Jim Curtin went in on antics he saw out of the Red Bulls tonight.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

You can take the coach away from Inter Miami but can’t take the Inter Miami out of the coach.

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2 years

Diego Alonso has used more than the six allotted subs...interesting

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Clint Dempsey found out from Kate Abdo that Oguchi Onyewu had a calculator in his binder. Deuce proceeded to roast Onyewu in true Deuce style.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Only time I'll do this. Now's the time to get into the Philadelphia Union. Won trophy in 2020, Conf. Final in 2021, No. 1 in East now. Jim Curtin is super likeable, Andre Blake is a star, Jose Martinez is the toughest SOB in Philly sports. Tomorrow 7:30 pm vs. Red Bulls.

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2 years

Mikael Uhre has 6 goals in his last 9 games.

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2 years

Here’s a hot take to counter this hot take. It’s a better sign for “the growth of the game” that the Union sold out an important game in less than 24 hours even though it’s on a Sunday during the Eagles season.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

The Union's form since returning from MLS is Back: DWWLWWWDW That's 20 of 27 possible points. This team is really, really good. Easily the best Philadelphia Union we've ever seen.

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Joe Tansey

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1 month

Jim Curtin: “What does clear and obvious even mean? What’s clear and obvious to me might not be to the next human. Millions of people watch Two and a Half Men and I think it’s the dumbest show ever. It’s clear and obvious to me that it’s terrible.”

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

The Philadelphia Union are headed to the Concacaf Champions League semifinals.

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Joe Tansey

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7 months

No official MLS playoff schedule yet. The Union were told last night that Wednesday, November 1 was their most likely start date. Just heard from a team source that MLS may start series on Saturday instead. “It is insane.” said the source about finalizing the schedule.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Subaru Park celebrates Jack Elliott’s goal in the 124th minute of MLS Cup.

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

Alejandro Bedoya:

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Joe Tansey

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8 months

Kai Wagner’s response to the “PAY KAI WAGNER” chants tonight at Subaru Park.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

The 76ers and Flyers are 49-7-4 at Wells Fargo Center this season. That's remarkable.

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4 years

. @NHLFlyers are now 22-5-4 at WFC, their best home record at this point in the season since 1986-87.

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

I don't know what Philadelphia sports did to piss off the sports gods this much. No one deserves to lose three championships in one calendar year.

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Joe Tansey

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7 months

Jakob Glesnes recently posted this on his IG story. Ale Bedoya and Kai Wagner have already shared it. It’s clear there’s some unhappiness with the front office.

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7 months

Sources: The Philadelphia Union has informed club legend Alejandro Bedoya he's not in the club's plans & is set to depart this winter when his contract ends Kai Wagner also set to depart. Has offer from AEK Athens but could stay in MLS Details w/ @MLSist

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

The Jack McGlynn Hype Train is steaming down the tracks at 1,000 miles per hour.

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Joe Tansey

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9 months

Next time maybe try crediting the person on the ground who transcribed this postgame instead of copying and pasting it and making it your own.

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9 months

#DOOP vs #RBNY Love this from Curtin.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

BREAKING NEWS: The Philadelphia Union have permanently acquired Julian Carranza from Inter Miami. The Union sent $500,000 in GAM to Miami. Miami also gets a percentage of a future transfer fee. Carranza is now eligible for selection for tonight's match against Inter Miami.

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

#ATLUTD captain Michael Parkhurst hoists the Eastern Conference trophy.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

The Union in 2022 (so far): No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference Coach of the Year Jim Curtin Defender of the Year Jakob Glesnes Goalkeeper of the Year Andre Blake Most Goals Scored Fewest Goals Conceded Best Goal Differential in MLS Haven't Lost at Subaru Park.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

I believe this means the Philadelphia Union are still the best professional team in the area.

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Just wanted to pop in and say this before the year ends because it's the first time I could mention this: The Philadelphia Union were the only area team to win a trophy in 2020.

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Ernst Tanner found the most Philadelphian Venezuelan in Jose Martinez.

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

FT: Union 3, New England 0. The Union have taken 13 out of a possible 15 points in their last five MLS regular-season games. They have outscored opponents 10-3 in that span and have three shutouts in the last four. They're back.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

We have a “Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia” tifo tonight. Well played, @SonsofBen

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Karsten Warholm's reaction says it all.

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Joe Tansey

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9 months

I'm only the messenger here. Jim Curtin reached out to me this morning and wanted to clarify the Union are 8-0-3 in their last 11 games (home & away) vs. Red Bulls. "It actually makes it worse for them cause they can't beat us in their building either."

Joe Tansey

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9 months

Jim Curtin went in on antics he saw out of the Red Bulls tonight.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

We really need to investigate how #LAFC signed Gareth and Christian Bale in the summer transfer window.

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Joe Tansey

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5 months

What a crock of shit from MLS. We can’t play in Open Cup because of the schedule but here’s Leagues Cup please like it. Like pretty please like it to justify us taking the bag and running away from the Open Cup.

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5 months

MLS Plans to Be Represented by MLS NEXT Pro Clubs in 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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Joe Tansey

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7 months

Kai Wagner posted this today on his IG story.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

The Union got goals against LAFC from: A Brazilian striker signed from the Chilean first division. A Norwegian center back. A 19-year-old Homegrown Ernst Tanner has found some gems. What a turnaround from Week 1. #LAFCvPHI #DOOP

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Joe Tansey

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11 months

Kai Wagner is watching from home and is not impressed with Ted Unkel.

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Really cool moment here with Alejandro Bedoya telling Jim Curtin he won Coach of the Year. "He's Philly Philly through and through. On behalf of everybody here, let's congratulate Jim on Coach of the Year." Video: Philadelphia Union

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

Jason Kelce took a megaphone and led The River End in “No One Likes Us”.

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Joe Tansey

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11 months

This has become one of my favorite things at Subaru Park. You all are awesome.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

Update: The Supporters’ Shield has arrived in Philadelphia. Just got this from ⁦ @SonsofBen ⁩ president ⁦ @mgendas ⁩

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

Okay I see you making the big time @ThePhillyPod .

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2 years

The quintessential Medford Messi goal.

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

Przybylko: “LAFC, I wish you a lot of luck. This is our house. This is our stadium. We’re waiting for you guys.”

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

Day 2 as an Aussie Rules Football fan. Let’s. Go.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

FT: Union 5, Orlando 1. The Union's last seven home results: 7-0 2-1 6-0 4-1 6-0 4-1 5-1 The Union have outscored opponents 34-4 in July, August and September inside Subaru Park. They have won eight straight games at home.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Mikael Uhre, Julian Carranza & Daniel Gazdag have combined for 43 goals. They have more goals as a trio than the following teams: Atlanta New England Columbus Orlando Miami Charlotte DC Chicago San Jose RSL Seattle Colorado Houston Vancouver Sporting KC

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Curtin on #ATLUTD 's Santiago Sosa: "The more I watch him, the more I think he's going to be one of the best signings in the league.".

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

Marco Fabian voiced his support for Alejandro Bedoya on his Instagram story after tonight’s game.

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Joe Tansey

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11 days

Some very exciting personal news to share!

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

Jim Curtin got booked for doing this.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Andre Blake’s save right after the first NYCFC goal is the most important point of this game. Blake saved it, turned away a potential 2-0 lead and the Union woke up right after that.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Here's a milestone that flew under the radar last night: Andre Blake recorded his 60th career clean sheet for the Union. It was his 10th shutout of the season. This is the first time Blake has had back-to-back seasons with double-digit clean sheets. #DOOP

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

Last night gave us the best two photos to describe the Jose Martinez 90-minute experience.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Nathan Harriel is the Union's starting right back. It's his job now. #NYCvPHI

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Joe Tansey

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3 months

If it's not clear to everyone already Quinn Sullivan's all-around game has gone up a level and he's going to be a huge difference-maker for the Union in 2024.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

FT: Union 7, D.C. United 0. -Most goals in a single game in Union history. -Julian Carranza's first hat-trick. -Ale Bedoya joins 20/20 club. -Three players with multiple goals. -Tied for the league lead in GD (+16). -Back in first place in East. -That was awesome.

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5 years

It’s now one big party in the Talen Energy Stadium stands.

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Jamiro Monteiro just posted on IG that he is back in Pennsylvaniva. That certainly looks like the inside of a charter plane to me. #DOOP

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

Saw this on Fafa Picault’s Instagram story. How terrible of a human being do you have to be to send a DM like this to a professional athlete?

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Joe Tansey

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6 months

Jim Curtin delivered a "stay humble" message during his post-game press conference to the Revs. And he also took a shot at the Red Bulls in the process.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Mikael Uhre just pulled into his hotel in Philadelphia and will start training on Monday, per Jim Curtin on @foxphlgambler right now.

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Joe Tansey

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7 months

And a very loud, stadium wide "PAY KAI WAGNER" chant has erupted at Subaru Park after his assist on the Harriel goal.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

The Philadelphia Union will HOST New York City FC on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Eastern Conference Final. We will have the game on @foxphlgambler . Our coverage will begin at 2 p.m.

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

Most #MLS owners wouldn't make the effort to go on the road in the CCL, and if we're being honest there are probably a few who don't even know what the CCL is. Kudos to Arthur Blank for making the effort to get to #ATLUTD 's game in Costa Rica.

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Uncle Arthur wouldn’t miss this one 🙌

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

Quinn. Sullivan. My. Word.

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

This still feels crazy to say because this team was a laughing stock for a while: The Philadelphia Union have the most functional and competent front office/ownership of the Philly area pro teams and it’s not really close right now.

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Joe Tansey

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9 months

Chris. Fucking. Donovan The magic of the Leagues Cup!

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

Here's Jim Curtin's full response to the anonymous quote about the Union from The Athletic. "Anonymous quotes are for cowards."

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

One of my favorite new things in college football is yelling MEEP MEEP as loud as I can about 5-10 times per weekend. UTSA has become my favorite Group of Five team.

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Joe Tansey

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2 months

Clear missed call from the refs. The ball went off Mikael Uhre here, the Union were awarded a throw and then earned the corner that led to the equalizer.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

I never thought I’d see the day the Union were in MLS Cup. My first event on the beat was when they picked a Goalkeeper first overall when they already had a goalkeeper. Little did I know then that goalkeeper would be all-world and be one of the main reasons to get to MLS Cup

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

I gotta be honest. I’ve seen a lot of dumb shit happen in PPL/Talen/Subaru. An athletic trainer becoming a cult hero, multiple VAR reviews and the Cory Burke hip goal is close to the top of crazy shit in one regular season game. Playoffs/Cup games are their own category.

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

Jamiro Monteiro talked with reporters at training this morning. He was asked about FC Metz His response: “Which club? Metz? I don’t know Metz. I only know Philly now. I don’t want to talk about Metz."

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Joe Tansey

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3 months

That wasn’t even Jack McGlynn’s best pass of the game. This was:

Ben Wright

@benwright

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My nomination for pass of the week didn’t ultimately count, but man… everything about this ball from Jack McGlynn is 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

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Joe Tansey

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1 year

FT: Union 1, Fire 0. That's why you pay the money for someone like Joaquin Torres. Let us never talk about this game ever again.

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Joe Tansey

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3 years

We must protect Clint Dempsey at all costs. What a legend.

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

Talen Energy Stadium erupts at the final whistle. #DOOP

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Joe Tansey

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4 years

Jay Ajayi is currently 0-9 with a -50 goal differential in today's eMLS event.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Officially Official: The Union will play their first playoff game on Thursday, October 20 at 8 p.m. ET on FS1.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Jim Curtin and Alejandro Bedoya lead the Union’s departure from Chester on the way to LA.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

Mikael Uhre is incoming.

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Joe Tansey

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10 months

I wonder what Matt Freese is thinking right now. He's made two starts for NYCFC. He would've started more than that with the Union.

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

The Philadelphia Union will be chartering to Atlanta this afternoon. #DOOP

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Joe Tansey

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5 years

"Before I'm a soccer player, before I'm an athlete, I'm a human being first. This stuff affects me." -- Alejandro Bedoya. Quotes from Bedoya and Curtin from Washington D.C. at @ProSoccerUSAcom :

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

LAFC, Austin, Philly and NYCFC is a fantastic final four in MLS.

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Joe Tansey

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2 years

#DOOP head coach Jim Curtin is the #MLS Coach of the Year. Curtin won the voting by 0.10 percent over Montreal's Wilfried Nancy. Curtin has won the award twice in the last three years.