Soccer/UnionQuinn and Cavan Sullivan were great, but Bruno Damiani’s hat trick mattered most in the Union’s latest winNothing has held this team back more this year than a lack of goals from its top strikers. Did Damiani's big game against Cincinnati unlock him, or will it end up as another mirage?Jonathan Tannenwald Bruno Damiani and the Sullivan brothers fuel a statement win by the Union against FC CincinnatiJonathan Tannenwald Union interim manager Ryan Richter not satisfied with landing in a playoff spotSam Gregg and Courtesy of the Union Fantasy meets football — er, soccer — in Union’s latest ticket promoBecca O'Reilly, For The Inquirer As the Union push for the playoffs, Ryan Richter is 'never going to be excited about being in ninth place'Jonathan Tannenwald AdvertisementPhoto GalleriesMoreThe Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers Union vs. Necaxa photosYong Kim Union vs. Sounders FC photosYong Kim The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers Union vs. Necaxa photosYong Kim Union vs. Sounders FC photosYong Kim The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers More StoriesMauricio Pochettino praises the Union’s young stars, and opens the door to USMNT call-ups“Philadelphia has good young players, good kids, that maybe we will call a few [of],” Pochettino said, as the time nears for him to pick his roster for the U.S. team's games in September and October.Jonathan Tannenwald The Union scrapped their way to another win, but their flaws remain clearThe win over CF Montréal was not a performance to sugarcoat, even as it took their unbeaten streak in league games to eight. Ryan Richter knew it, and so did Andre Blake and Cavan Sullivan.Jonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan does a LeBron James tribute with his latest goal, and hopes he’ll come to a Union game When Sullivan scored a goal in the Union’s 2-0 win over CF Montréal on Saturday at Subaru Park, he uncorked a celebration he’d been planning ever since James signed with the 76ers.Jonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan scores again to secure the Union three points in an ugly win over CF MontréalSullivan and Danley Jean Jacques had the goals in a win that provisionally put the Union above the playoff line. But the rest of the game will more likely be forgotten than remembered.Jonathan Tannenwald Ryan Richter has ‘too much work to do’ to enjoy the growing buzz around the Union"There’s too much to focus on here that takes all the attention away from what-could-be types of things," Richter said as the Union look to move into a playoff spot this weekend.Jonathan Tannenwald Adidas collaborates with the Union to create … a baseball jersey? It’s one of the latest looks from the brand’s US Sports collection.Six MLS teams' branding appears on pieces inspired by baseball and football styles. Sporting Kansas City, FC Dallas, St. Louis City SC, Seattle Sounders FC, and New York City FC also are featured.Mia Messina Good news for soccer fans: All of MLS’ U.S. teams will return to the U.S. Open Cup in 2027For the last three years, MLS was in a dispute with U.S. Soccer, which runs the Open Cup. That led to the league limiting how many of its teams played in the national championship.Jonathan Tannenwald Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international soccer. This summer served as his final World CupAfter 21 years, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer, representing Argentina, finishing as a World Cup champion and scoring 125 goals. Staff and Wire Reports, Associated Press Will Cavan Sullivan’s latest highlight-reel goal lead to a USMNT call-up? The drumbeat is growing.With just a few weeks to go until Mauricio Pochettino picks his team for the U.S.' fall friendlies, Sullivan is making a big case. So are Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, and other Union players.Jonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan’s wondergoal helps the Union to a 3-1 rout of Red Bull New YorkSullivan, Milan Iloski, and Neil Pierre scored to extend the Union's unbeaten run in league play to seven games. This one was especially impressive.Jonathan Tannenwald The Union face another test of their summer progress with a visit to the Red BullsInterim manager Ryan Richter knows as well as anyone how far the team still has to go, even as he knows how far it has come in the last five weeks.Jonathan Tannenwald Neil Pierre plays another huge game for the Union in Austin to keep the team’s unbeaten run goingThe 18-year-old centerback phenom stuffed the box score so thoroughly that he even took the headlines from Cavan Sullivan scoring his fifth goal of the year in the 1-1 tie.Jonathan Tannenwald Cavan Sullivan’s early goal earns the Union a 1-1 tie amid brutal heat in AustinSullivan scored in the 18th minute on a 98-degree night in Texas’ capital. It had been 107 during the day, and the kickoff was pushed 30 minutes later to try to mitigate the heat.Jonathan Tannenwald What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage Germany's Bundesliga will stream games for free in the U.S. Will soccer fans watch?From now until the summer of 2031, there will be around 30 games each season on the USA Network cable channel, and the other 270 or so will be free of charge on Fandango's streaming platform.Jonathan Tannenwald See more storiesAdvertisement
Quinn and Cavan Sullivan were great, but Bruno Damiani’s hat trick mattered most in the Union’s latest winNothing has held this team back more this year than a lack of goals from its top strikers. Did Damiani's big game against Cincinnati unlock him, or will it end up as another mirage?Jonathan Tannenwald
Quinn and Cavan Sullivan were great, but Bruno Damiani’s hat trick mattered most in the Union’s latest winNothing has held this team back more this year than a lack of goals from its top strikers. Did Damiani's big game against Cincinnati unlock him, or will it end up as another mirage?Jonathan Tannenwald
Bruno Damiani and the Sullivan brothers fuel a statement win by the Union against FC CincinnatiJonathan Tannenwald
Bruno Damiani and the Sullivan brothers fuel a statement win by the Union against FC CincinnatiJonathan Tannenwald
Union interim manager Ryan Richter not satisfied with landing in a playoff spotSam Gregg and Courtesy of the Union
Union interim manager Ryan Richter not satisfied with landing in a playoff spotSam Gregg and Courtesy of the Union
As the Union push for the playoffs, Ryan Richter is 'never going to be excited about being in ninth place'Jonathan Tannenwald
As the Union push for the playoffs, Ryan Richter is 'never going to be excited about being in ninth place'Jonathan Tannenwald
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Golf at Merion, former stars return, and the best photos from a busy week in Philly sportsInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: World Cup heartbreak, All-Star previews, and the best Philly sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: Rain can’t dampen Philly’s World Cup vibes, and more of the week’s best sports photosInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
The Big Picture: The World Cup takes over Philly and the best sports photos of the weekInquirer Staff Photographers
Mauricio Pochettino praises the Union’s young stars, and opens the door to USMNT call-ups“Philadelphia has good young players, good kids, that maybe we will call a few [of],” Pochettino said, as the time nears for him to pick his roster for the U.S. team's games in September and October.Jonathan Tannenwald
Mauricio Pochettino praises the Union’s young stars, and opens the door to USMNT call-ups“Philadelphia has good young players, good kids, that maybe we will call a few [of],” Pochettino said, as the time nears for him to pick his roster for the U.S. team's games in September and October.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union scrapped their way to another win, but their flaws remain clearThe win over CF Montréal was not a performance to sugarcoat, even as it took their unbeaten streak in league games to eight. Ryan Richter knew it, and so did Andre Blake and Cavan Sullivan.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union scrapped their way to another win, but their flaws remain clearThe win over CF Montréal was not a performance to sugarcoat, even as it took their unbeaten streak in league games to eight. Ryan Richter knew it, and so did Andre Blake and Cavan Sullivan.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan does a LeBron James tribute with his latest goal, and hopes he’ll come to a Union game When Sullivan scored a goal in the Union’s 2-0 win over CF Montréal on Saturday at Subaru Park, he uncorked a celebration he’d been planning ever since James signed with the 76ers.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan does a LeBron James tribute with his latest goal, and hopes he’ll come to a Union game When Sullivan scored a goal in the Union’s 2-0 win over CF Montréal on Saturday at Subaru Park, he uncorked a celebration he’d been planning ever since James signed with the 76ers.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan scores again to secure the Union three points in an ugly win over CF MontréalSullivan and Danley Jean Jacques had the goals in a win that provisionally put the Union above the playoff line. But the rest of the game will more likely be forgotten than remembered.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan scores again to secure the Union three points in an ugly win over CF MontréalSullivan and Danley Jean Jacques had the goals in a win that provisionally put the Union above the playoff line. But the rest of the game will more likely be forgotten than remembered.Jonathan Tannenwald
Ryan Richter has ‘too much work to do’ to enjoy the growing buzz around the Union"There’s too much to focus on here that takes all the attention away from what-could-be types of things," Richter said as the Union look to move into a playoff spot this weekend.Jonathan Tannenwald
Ryan Richter has ‘too much work to do’ to enjoy the growing buzz around the Union"There’s too much to focus on here that takes all the attention away from what-could-be types of things," Richter said as the Union look to move into a playoff spot this weekend.Jonathan Tannenwald
Adidas collaborates with the Union to create … a baseball jersey? It’s one of the latest looks from the brand’s US Sports collection.Six MLS teams' branding appears on pieces inspired by baseball and football styles. Sporting Kansas City, FC Dallas, St. Louis City SC, Seattle Sounders FC, and New York City FC also are featured.Mia Messina
Adidas collaborates with the Union to create … a baseball jersey? It’s one of the latest looks from the brand’s US Sports collection.Six MLS teams' branding appears on pieces inspired by baseball and football styles. Sporting Kansas City, FC Dallas, St. Louis City SC, Seattle Sounders FC, and New York City FC also are featured.Mia Messina
Good news for soccer fans: All of MLS’ U.S. teams will return to the U.S. Open Cup in 2027For the last three years, MLS was in a dispute with U.S. Soccer, which runs the Open Cup. That led to the league limiting how many of its teams played in the national championship.Jonathan Tannenwald
Good news for soccer fans: All of MLS’ U.S. teams will return to the U.S. Open Cup in 2027For the last three years, MLS was in a dispute with U.S. Soccer, which runs the Open Cup. That led to the league limiting how many of its teams played in the national championship.Jonathan Tannenwald
Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international soccer. This summer served as his final World CupAfter 21 years, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer, representing Argentina, finishing as a World Cup champion and scoring 125 goals. Staff and Wire Reports, Associated Press
Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international soccer. This summer served as his final World CupAfter 21 years, Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer, representing Argentina, finishing as a World Cup champion and scoring 125 goals. Staff and Wire Reports, Associated Press
Will Cavan Sullivan’s latest highlight-reel goal lead to a USMNT call-up? The drumbeat is growing.With just a few weeks to go until Mauricio Pochettino picks his team for the U.S.' fall friendlies, Sullivan is making a big case. So are Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, and other Union players.Jonathan Tannenwald
Will Cavan Sullivan’s latest highlight-reel goal lead to a USMNT call-up? The drumbeat is growing.With just a few weeks to go until Mauricio Pochettino picks his team for the U.S.' fall friendlies, Sullivan is making a big case. So are Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, and other Union players.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan’s wondergoal helps the Union to a 3-1 rout of Red Bull New YorkSullivan, Milan Iloski, and Neil Pierre scored to extend the Union's unbeaten run in league play to seven games. This one was especially impressive.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan’s wondergoal helps the Union to a 3-1 rout of Red Bull New YorkSullivan, Milan Iloski, and Neil Pierre scored to extend the Union's unbeaten run in league play to seven games. This one was especially impressive.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union face another test of their summer progress with a visit to the Red BullsInterim manager Ryan Richter knows as well as anyone how far the team still has to go, even as he knows how far it has come in the last five weeks.Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union face another test of their summer progress with a visit to the Red BullsInterim manager Ryan Richter knows as well as anyone how far the team still has to go, even as he knows how far it has come in the last five weeks.Jonathan Tannenwald
Neil Pierre plays another huge game for the Union in Austin to keep the team’s unbeaten run goingThe 18-year-old centerback phenom stuffed the box score so thoroughly that he even took the headlines from Cavan Sullivan scoring his fifth goal of the year in the 1-1 tie.Jonathan Tannenwald
Neil Pierre plays another huge game for the Union in Austin to keep the team’s unbeaten run goingThe 18-year-old centerback phenom stuffed the box score so thoroughly that he even took the headlines from Cavan Sullivan scoring his fifth goal of the year in the 1-1 tie.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan’s early goal earns the Union a 1-1 tie amid brutal heat in AustinSullivan scored in the 18th minute on a 98-degree night in Texas’ capital. It had been 107 during the day, and the kickoff was pushed 30 minutes later to try to mitigate the heat.Jonathan Tannenwald
Cavan Sullivan’s early goal earns the Union a 1-1 tie amid brutal heat in AustinSullivan scored in the 18th minute on a 98-degree night in Texas’ capital. It had been 107 during the day, and the kickoff was pushed 30 minutes later to try to mitigate the heat.Jonathan Tannenwald
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage
Germany's Bundesliga will stream games for free in the U.S. Will soccer fans watch?From now until the summer of 2031, there will be around 30 games each season on the USA Network cable channel, and the other 270 or so will be free of charge on Fandango's streaming platform.Jonathan Tannenwald
Germany's Bundesliga will stream games for free in the U.S. Will soccer fans watch?From now until the summer of 2031, there will be around 30 games each season on the USA Network cable channel, and the other 270 or so will be free of charge on Fandango's streaming platform.Jonathan Tannenwald
