US EditionUnion Hope to Put Past Behind Them with New England’s Visit
Philadelphia Union lead the Eastern Conference with a 17-7-6 record, hosting the New England Revolution, who are 10th with 8-14-8, in a key Major League Soccer regular season match.
- The Philadelphia Union hosted the New England Revolution in an Eastern Conference match on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Chester, Pennsylvania.
- The Union entered the game leading the Supporters' Shield race with a 17-7-6 record and 57 points, while New England was 11th with an 8-14-8 record and 32 points after firing coach Caleb Porter on Monday.
- Philadelphia was recovering from a historic 7-0 loss to Vancouver last weekend, the worst in club history, and prepared to face New England amid several injuries on the Revolution side.
- Manager Bradley Carnell emphasized growth through discomfort, stating, "If you ever live in fear, you're going to fail, and there's nothing to fear," while players noted the need to stay focused and strong mentally.
- The match carried playoff and Supporters' Shield implications, with Philadelphia aiming to maintain control in the standings and New England facing possible elimination from postseason contention.
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The Trentonian
Union hope to put past behind them with New England’s visit
CHESTER, Pa. — For most of the Philadelphia Union, a beating like the one meted out by Vancouver in Saturday night’s 7-0 loss is a once-in-a-lifetime thumping. Jovan Lukic has been there before, though. Late in 2023, the midfielder was a second-half substitute for Serbia’s Under-21s in a Euro U-21 Championship qualifier at the City Ground in Nottingham against England’s U-21s. Lukic entered the game at 6-1 in the 66th minute. It finished 9-1, an…
The Union return home after a week ‘we wish we would forget’
Bradley Carnell didn't mince words about the importance of Saturday's home game against lowly New England. Plus, Union outside back Frankie Westfield was picked for the U.S. under-20 World Cup team.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Revs bring 'heavy week' into encounter vs. MLS-best Union
When the New England Revolution visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon in Chester, Pa., the Revs will do so without Caleb Porter in the technical area.
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