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How Richter made Pierre & Sullivan stars and Philly a contender

Ryan Richter tells GOAL how exhaustive preparation, belief in Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre, and stunning comebacks fueled the Union's eight straight MLS wins.

'Not just tall' - Meet rising USMNT defender Neil Pierre

GOAL sat down with the Philadelphia Union defender to discuss his passions, his time with the USMNT and, yes, his tendency to score on set pieces.

Talking Tactics: Making sense of Cavan Sullivan's chaos

The Philadelphia Union teenager's movement and pressing show why his USMNT breakthrough is about more than one spectacular goal. The challenge is balancing freedom with restraint.

MLS Roundup: Are Nashville SC the best MLS side ever?

The international break saw some much-changed MLS squads go head-to-head - and brought some interesting results

How Sullivan, Hall and a record teenage class are reshaping MLS

A record 84 teenagers have played in MLS this season. GOAL explores why clubs are trusting their prospects and what it means for the next generation.

Kljestan on Griezmann's impact, Sullivan's rise & Messi's future

Mic'd Up: The former New York Red Bulls midfielder, who covers MLS for Apple TV, thinks clubs are more set up for the future than ever

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Chicago Fire FC	2 - 2	31	15	6	10	54	46	8	51	D L L W W
5	Charlotte FC		31	13	8	10	55	48	7	47	L D L W L
6	Philadelphia Union		31	13	7	11	62	50	12	46	L D W W W
7	Orlando City	2 - 2	31	12	6	13	60	72	-12	42	D W D W L
8	FC Cincinnati	2 - 0	31	11	9	11	64	71	-7	42	W W L L W

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