The Philadelphia Union Gazette
Market1 Oct 2035
Jake Davis asks to leave Philadelphia Union
“I have given everything here and I need a new challenge.” The request is formal, and the relationship will never be quite the same again.
Squad1 Oct 2035
A one-man rearguard from Martin Delavallée
There were 7 saves in it, and at least three that had no business being saves at all. The ten outfield players owe him a drink and they know it.
Player ratings1 Oct 2035
No sign of nerves from Justin Wright at 19 — 7.85
The hardest thing about being 19 in a senior side is that nobody makes allowances. Justin Wright did not need any: 7.85, and he looked the most comfortable man on the pitch.
Market1 Oct 2035
Yunus Musah raises the bar for Philadelphia Union
“I want to be playing for trophies while my legs still let me.” Nothing in that sentence is a transfer request, and nobody at Philadelphia Union heard it as anything else.
Match29 Sep 2035
Whatever happens, Philadelphia Union do not lose
8 games unbeaten now. Some were earned and some were survived, but a habit is forming — and habits are the hardest thing in football to play against.
Squad1 Oct 2035
Tempers go at Philadelphia Union
Allan Tchaptchet was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.
The terraces1 Oct 2035
One of their own: Justin Wright
He is 19 and the ground already sings his name, which is a thing that happens to local boys and almost never to signings. Everything from here is measured against an affection he did nothing to earn except be from here.
Match29 Sep 2035
Philadelphia Union see off Orlando City
Three points for Philadelphia Union, 2‑0 the final word against Orlando City in a contest settled by the finer margins.
Player ratings1 Oct 2035
Dennis Gjengaar in the eights
A performance of 8.36 does not come along often, and when it does the rest of the team becomes scenery. He was magnificent.
In brief
- Squad A row about effort at Philadelphia Union
- Squad Dennis Gjengaar is carrying Philadelphia Union
- Player ratings A masterclass from Yunus Musah