Philadelphia Union Overview

Sullivan for MLS MVP? The debate misses the bigger picture

Nine goals, 14 assists and an MVP nomination at 17: The Union star is delivering on the hype, even if Lionel Messi remains the man to beat.

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City relegation could be ‘very good’ for USMNT wonderkid Sullivan

Cavan Sullivan is less than a year out from turning 18 - when he will be cleared to link up with Manchester City - and Brad Friedel has explained to GOAL why FFP punishments that relegate the Blues out of the Premier League could be “very good” for the USMNT wonderkid. It is yet to be determined which division City will be playing in next season.

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

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
13	Kidderminster Harriers	17	5	7	5	18	17	1	22	D L D L D
14	Woking	16	6	3	7	25	24	1	21	W L W L W
15	Aldershot Town	17	6	3	8	20	21	-1	21	L W L L L
16	Forest Green Rovers	14	5	4	5	23	24	-1	19	D W L D D
17	Wealdstone	17	5	4	8	24	30	-6	19	D W L W L

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