Soccer/UnionAs the Union begin their preseason, the World Cup puts Danley Jean Jacques in an even bigger spotlightAlong with being a Union stalwart, Jean Jacques could play for Haiti against Brazil in Philly. It's been decades since the last time a Concacaf player played a World Cup game in his club's city.Jonathan Tannenwald The United Soccer Coaches Convention returns to Philly, with extra interest in a World Cup yearJonathan Tannenwald USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps will join NWSL expansion team Denver SummitJonathan Tannenwald The Premier League’s spectacle is as big as it gets, but its players know the World Cup dwarfs it allJonathan Tannenwald Lindsey Heaps is a natural in the Champions League. But will other USWNT stars fit well in Europe?Jonathan 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 Cities are charging World Cup fans to attend FIFA fan festivals. Philly will not be one of them.While New York has decided to charge for some of its fan activations, Philadelphia has stated that its fan festival at Lemon Hill will remain free. Kerith Gabriel Noahkai Banks knows he’s getting a lot of USMNT hype, but he isn’t thinking about the World Cup yetThe 19-year-old centerback with German club Augsburg has all the physical and soccer tools to become big-time. If he keeps playing regularly, could there be room on the U.S. World Cup team for him?Jonathan Tannenwald Trinity Rodman returns to USWNT for January camp even though she isn’t with a club right nowRodman’s future is by far the biggest story in women’s soccer right now. All signs are she’d like to stay in Washington, but she’d also like to be paid what she’s worth — and she’s worth a whole lot.Jonathan Tannenwald Union re-sign Alejandro Bedoya for another year The midfielder and longtime captain will turn 39 in April. As with the last two seasons, his contract will have a special status where he also has a role in the team’s front office. Jonathan Tannenwald Mark McKenzie’s plan to crack the USMNT’s World Cup roster? Sticking to what’s in his ‘control.’The Delaware native is doing everything he can to ensure that U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino takes notice ahead of the World Cup later this year. Kerith Gabriel Union reach agreement on a new contract with attacking midfielder Ben BenderThe new deal for Bender, 24, guarantees that he'll stay with the Union through the June 2027 transfer window.Kerith Gabriel The USWNT will return to north Jersey in March to play ColombiaCanada and Argentina are also in the field, familiar foes for the U.S. as it begins a year that leads up to World Cup qualifying.Jonathan Tannenwald Brenden Aaronson is on a hot streak with Leeds United at an ideal time for his World Cup hopesTo start this World Cup year, The Inquirer visited the Medford native in England. And as it turned out, we were there on the day he scored a big goal in the Premier League against Manchester United.Jonathan Tannenwald Brenden Aaronson scores for Leeds in draw with Manchester United The Medford native scored his third career English Premier League goal and his second of this season. Jonathan Tannenwald Source: Union’s sale of defender Kai Wagner to Birmingham City is imminentWhile both parties are still ironing out the terms of the deal, the transaction could officially be announced before the week’s end, closing Wagner’s seven-year run in Philadelphia. Kerith Gabriel Three wishes for the Union heading into a massive year for soccer in AmericaWe asked fans to tell us their three wishes for the team in 2026. The themes were common, and with the Union coming off a strong 2025, looking to be bigger and better, they also seem attainable.Kerith Gabriel To kick-start a generation of city kids playing soccer, it will take more than just a place to play"Leaving a legacy" has been a catchphrase ahead of the World Cup. But some say what that looks like for children in Philly has to be more than a multitude of mini-pitches scattered across the city. Kerith Gabriel Union acquire defender Finn Sundstrom ahead of MLS preseasonThe 19-year-old comes by way of a trade from D.C. United in exchange for the Union's first-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Kerith Gabriel FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after fan backlashFIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North America, going to the national federations whose teams are playing. Associated Press, Associated Press The USMNT, USWNT, and your kid’s youth team are all different. U.S. Soccer is fine with that.U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker's grand plan for a "U.S. Way" sounds at first like talking down from the top. In fact, there's a lot less of it than there used to be.Jonathan Tannenwald See more storiesAdvertisement
As the Union begin their preseason, the World Cup puts Danley Jean Jacques in an even bigger spotlightAlong with being a Union stalwart, Jean Jacques could play for Haiti against Brazil in Philly. It's been decades since the last time a Concacaf player played a World Cup game in his club's city.Jonathan Tannenwald
As the Union begin their preseason, the World Cup puts Danley Jean Jacques in an even bigger spotlightAlong with being a Union stalwart, Jean Jacques could play for Haiti against Brazil in Philly. It's been decades since the last time a Concacaf player played a World Cup game in his club's city.Jonathan Tannenwald
The United Soccer Coaches Convention returns to Philly, with extra interest in a World Cup yearJonathan Tannenwald
The United Soccer Coaches Convention returns to Philly, with extra interest in a World Cup yearJonathan Tannenwald
The Premier League’s spectacle is as big as it gets, but its players know the World Cup dwarfs it allJonathan Tannenwald
The Premier League’s spectacle is as big as it gets, but its players know the World Cup dwarfs it allJonathan Tannenwald
Lindsey Heaps is a natural in the Champions League. But will other USWNT stars fit well in Europe?Jonathan Tannenwald
Lindsey Heaps is a natural in the Champions League. But will other USWNT stars fit well in Europe?Jonathan Tannenwald
Cities are charging World Cup fans to attend FIFA fan festivals. Philly will not be one of them.While New York has decided to charge for some of its fan activations, Philadelphia has stated that its fan festival at Lemon Hill will remain free. Kerith Gabriel
Cities are charging World Cup fans to attend FIFA fan festivals. Philly will not be one of them.While New York has decided to charge for some of its fan activations, Philadelphia has stated that its fan festival at Lemon Hill will remain free. Kerith Gabriel
Noahkai Banks knows he’s getting a lot of USMNT hype, but he isn’t thinking about the World Cup yetThe 19-year-old centerback with German club Augsburg has all the physical and soccer tools to become big-time. If he keeps playing regularly, could there be room on the U.S. World Cup team for him?Jonathan Tannenwald
Noahkai Banks knows he’s getting a lot of USMNT hype, but he isn’t thinking about the World Cup yetThe 19-year-old centerback with German club Augsburg has all the physical and soccer tools to become big-time. If he keeps playing regularly, could there be room on the U.S. World Cup team for him?Jonathan Tannenwald
Trinity Rodman returns to USWNT for January camp even though she isn’t with a club right nowRodman’s future is by far the biggest story in women’s soccer right now. All signs are she’d like to stay in Washington, but she’d also like to be paid what she’s worth — and she’s worth a whole lot.Jonathan Tannenwald
Trinity Rodman returns to USWNT for January camp even though she isn’t with a club right nowRodman’s future is by far the biggest story in women’s soccer right now. All signs are she’d like to stay in Washington, but she’d also like to be paid what she’s worth — and she’s worth a whole lot.Jonathan Tannenwald
Union re-sign Alejandro Bedoya for another year The midfielder and longtime captain will turn 39 in April. As with the last two seasons, his contract will have a special status where he also has a role in the team’s front office. Jonathan Tannenwald
Union re-sign Alejandro Bedoya for another year The midfielder and longtime captain will turn 39 in April. As with the last two seasons, his contract will have a special status where he also has a role in the team’s front office. Jonathan Tannenwald
Mark McKenzie’s plan to crack the USMNT’s World Cup roster? Sticking to what’s in his ‘control.’The Delaware native is doing everything he can to ensure that U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino takes notice ahead of the World Cup later this year. Kerith Gabriel
Mark McKenzie’s plan to crack the USMNT’s World Cup roster? Sticking to what’s in his ‘control.’The Delaware native is doing everything he can to ensure that U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino takes notice ahead of the World Cup later this year. Kerith Gabriel
Union reach agreement on a new contract with attacking midfielder Ben BenderThe new deal for Bender, 24, guarantees that he'll stay with the Union through the June 2027 transfer window.Kerith Gabriel
Union reach agreement on a new contract with attacking midfielder Ben BenderThe new deal for Bender, 24, guarantees that he'll stay with the Union through the June 2027 transfer window.Kerith Gabriel
The USWNT will return to north Jersey in March to play ColombiaCanada and Argentina are also in the field, familiar foes for the U.S. as it begins a year that leads up to World Cup qualifying.Jonathan Tannenwald
The USWNT will return to north Jersey in March to play ColombiaCanada and Argentina are also in the field, familiar foes for the U.S. as it begins a year that leads up to World Cup qualifying.Jonathan Tannenwald
Brenden Aaronson is on a hot streak with Leeds United at an ideal time for his World Cup hopesTo start this World Cup year, The Inquirer visited the Medford native in England. And as it turned out, we were there on the day he scored a big goal in the Premier League against Manchester United.Jonathan Tannenwald
Brenden Aaronson is on a hot streak with Leeds United at an ideal time for his World Cup hopesTo start this World Cup year, The Inquirer visited the Medford native in England. And as it turned out, we were there on the day he scored a big goal in the Premier League against Manchester United.Jonathan Tannenwald
Brenden Aaronson scores for Leeds in draw with Manchester United The Medford native scored his third career English Premier League goal and his second of this season. Jonathan Tannenwald
Brenden Aaronson scores for Leeds in draw with Manchester United The Medford native scored his third career English Premier League goal and his second of this season. Jonathan Tannenwald
Source: Union’s sale of defender Kai Wagner to Birmingham City is imminentWhile both parties are still ironing out the terms of the deal, the transaction could officially be announced before the week’s end, closing Wagner’s seven-year run in Philadelphia. Kerith Gabriel
Source: Union’s sale of defender Kai Wagner to Birmingham City is imminentWhile both parties are still ironing out the terms of the deal, the transaction could officially be announced before the week’s end, closing Wagner’s seven-year run in Philadelphia. Kerith Gabriel
Three wishes for the Union heading into a massive year for soccer in AmericaWe asked fans to tell us their three wishes for the team in 2026. The themes were common, and with the Union coming off a strong 2025, looking to be bigger and better, they also seem attainable.Kerith Gabriel
Three wishes for the Union heading into a massive year for soccer in AmericaWe asked fans to tell us their three wishes for the team in 2026. The themes were common, and with the Union coming off a strong 2025, looking to be bigger and better, they also seem attainable.Kerith Gabriel
To kick-start a generation of city kids playing soccer, it will take more than just a place to play"Leaving a legacy" has been a catchphrase ahead of the World Cup. But some say what that looks like for children in Philly has to be more than a multitude of mini-pitches scattered across the city. Kerith Gabriel
To kick-start a generation of city kids playing soccer, it will take more than just a place to play"Leaving a legacy" has been a catchphrase ahead of the World Cup. But some say what that looks like for children in Philly has to be more than a multitude of mini-pitches scattered across the city. Kerith Gabriel
Union acquire defender Finn Sundstrom ahead of MLS preseasonThe 19-year-old comes by way of a trade from D.C. United in exchange for the Union's first-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Kerith Gabriel
Union acquire defender Finn Sundstrom ahead of MLS preseasonThe 19-year-old comes by way of a trade from D.C. United in exchange for the Union's first-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Kerith Gabriel
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after fan backlashFIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North America, going to the national federations whose teams are playing. Associated Press, Associated Press
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after fan backlashFIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North America, going to the national federations whose teams are playing. Associated Press, Associated Press
The USMNT, USWNT, and your kid’s youth team are all different. U.S. Soccer is fine with that.U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker's grand plan for a "U.S. Way" sounds at first like talking down from the top. In fact, there's a lot less of it than there used to be.Jonathan Tannenwald
The USMNT, USWNT, and your kid’s youth team are all different. U.S. Soccer is fine with that.U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker's grand plan for a "U.S. Way" sounds at first like talking down from the top. In fact, there's a lot less of it than there used to be.Jonathan Tannenwald
