Union Rumors

Speculation/analysis on player movement for the Philadelphia Union. Not affiliated with the team.
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[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

In there: The Philadelphia Union want to integrate USYNT center back Neil Pierre into the first team as his loan from Lyngby expires, per sources.

Interest remains abroad and another loan is possible. TBD.

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

🇿🇦 Sources: Philadelphia Union reject bid from top Belgian club for South Africa int’l center back Olwethu Makhanya.

Makhanya ready to go to Europe. Union view bid as well below club’s valuation of the 21-year-old.
https://t.co/IgpGzfTltP

[Pablo Iglesias Maurer @MLSist]

I’ve poked around a bit more on former Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner’s status at the club.

His suspension is over, but he’s still not with the club and still hasn’t completed his league-ordered restorative practices training.

https://t.co/2zPfvxer9y

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

Diego Kochen (@FCBarcelona) and Andrew Rick (@PhilaUnion) will serve as training goalkeepers with us throughout our FIFA World Cup 2026 camp.

[José Roberto Nuñez @JoserNunez91]

Some immediate changes to the first-team staff following the dismissal of Bradley Carnell and the appointment of Ryan Richter as interim head coach:

Sean Rooney, Director of Team Analysis, is no longer with the club.

Chris Harmon will assume the Union II role as an interim.

#doop #mls #mlsnextpro #Union
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[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

Olwethu Makhanya is headed to the World Cup! 🇿🇦

#DOOP

[Jonathan Tannenwald @thegoalkeeper]

Updated now:

A source with knowledge of the matter told The Inquirer that Ernst Tanner is not yet out of the Union organization, but the team’s higher-ups decided now was the time to stabilize the front office.

I explain why he has not been fired, and have more details...

[Major League Soccer @MLS]

.@PhilaUnion close the chapter with Bradley Carnell.

Philadelphia Union II Head Coach Ryan Richter will act as interim head coach.

[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

Club Statement: https://t.co/lhP9vT04qM

[Tom Bogert @tombogert]

BREAKING: The Philadelphia Union has parted ways with head coach Bradley Carnell, per sources.

Philly is bottom of MLS with 7 points after 15 matches. Club won Supporters' Shield last year.

Carnell is reigning MLS Coach of the Year. https://t.co/Z7AOHrurW4

[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

Philadelphia Union announced Jon Scheer has been named Sporting Director.

[Rincón MLS @RinconMLS]

🔍 Jovan Lukic (24|🇷🇸), volante de Philadelphia Union, INTERESA en el Leeds United 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 y en el Celta de Vigo 🇪🇸.

✈️ De ambos equipos, el destino favorito del serbio es el conjunto que milita en la Premier League.

ℹ️ @Sportsboomcom

[Sportsboom @Sportsboomcom]

EXCL: Leeds United are leading the race to sign Philadelphia Union midfielder Jovan Lukić.🇺🇸➡️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Celta Vigo are also in the mix, but the player is understood to be open to a move to Elland Road as talks progress.

#LUFC #DOOP

https://t.co/SQXvUi4Unk

[U.S. Soccer Men's National Team @USMNT]

Here to chase legacy on home soil.

Mauricio Pochettino has selected the 26 players to represent the United States this summer.

[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

4 former Homegrowns are heading to the World Cup! 🥹🇺🇸

#DOOP

[Union Rumors @UnionRumors]

@PhilaUnion @PennMedicine @PhilaUnion offense was impressive enough; however, its defending may be among the MLS worst in recent seasons. Blake must be longing for the days when Glesnes and Wagner were mainstays on the backline.

[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

XI in MIA 🔔

📝 https://t.co/XJd6Tf2sRH

#DOOP

[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

Calling up @PhilaUnionII's Kellan LeBlanc on a short-term loan agreement ahead of our match against Miami.

📝 https://t.co/Cj431c4h5i

#DOOP

[Philadelphia Union @PhilaUnion]

One step closer to making it to the world stage for Olwethu Makhanya 🇿🇦

#DOOP

[Golazo America @GolazoAmerica]

Americans Samuel Adeniran and George Bello lead LASK to their first Austrian Bundesliga title since 1964-65 🇦🇹🏆

LASK will enter the final playoff round of the #UCL for next season 👀