Nwobodo’s first MLS goal helps Cincinnati beat Dynamo 2-1
February 26, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Obinna Nwobodo scored his first MLS goal to help Cincinnati beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Nwobodo side-footed a shot from the center of the area that deflected off a Houston defender that gave Cincinnati a 2-1 lead in the 48th minute.
Philadelphia scores early and goes on to down Portland 2-0
May 23, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Daniel Gazdag scored in the opening minutes and the Philadelphia Union went on to defeat the Portland Timbers 2-0 on Sunday night.
Sergio Santos also scored for the Union (6-1-6), who came in with a streak of five straight draws.
Red Bulls earn 1-1 draw with Union, stay unbeaten on road
May 15, 2022 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Lucas Lima Linhares scored the equalizer in the 66th minute and the New York Red Bulls remained unbeaten on the road, earning a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Carranza scores in Union’s 2-0 win over Charlotte
April 3, 2022 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Julian Carranza’s goal helped lead the Philadelphia Union to a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday.
Carranza put the Union (4-0-1) ahead for good at 1-0 in the fourth minute.
Philadelphia blanks San Jose 2-0 behind Blake’s four saves
March 13, 2022 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Cory Burke and Daniel Gazdag scored goals, Andre Blake saved all four shots he faced and the Philadelphia Union blanked the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in MLS play on Saturday.
Burke’s goal — with an assist from Sergio Santos — put the Union (2-0-1) ahead in the 23rd minute.
Calvo leads the San Jose Earthquakes against the Philadelphia Union
March 11, 2022 GMTSan Jose Earthquakes (0-1-1) vs. Philadelphia Union (1-0-1)
Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia -175, San Jose +487, Draw +299; over/under is 2.5 goals
CF Montreal hosts the Philadelphia Union in conference play
March 4, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia Union (0-0-1) vs. CF Montreal (0-1-0)
Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Montreal +143, Philadelphia +194, Draw +226; over/under is 2.5 goals
Brazil great Ronaldo to buy majority stake in div 2 club
December 18, 2021 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil great Ronaldo says he will become the majority shareholder of his old club Cruzeiro.
The 45-year-old Ronaldo, a two-time World Cup winner, and club president Sergio Santos Rodrigues said on Saturday through social media that there was an agreement in principle to buy the club.
Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC
December 5, 2021 GMTThe Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC in the MLS Eastern Conference finals because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
The players out for the game included captain Alejandro Bedoya and goalkeeper Andre Blake, as well as defenders Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Kai Wagner and Alvas Powell.
Philadelphia Union tops Nashville in a shootout
November 29, 2021 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Andre Blake made two spectacular saves, Nashville missed on two penalty kicks and the Philadelphia Union won a shootout Sunday to advance to Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference final for the first time in franchise history.
Philadelphia Union rally to tie Toronto FC 2-2
October 28, 2021 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Substitute Sergio Santos scored on a header in the 77th minute to give the Philadelphia Union a 2-2 tie with Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
Santos took Kai Wagner's cross and beat goalkeeper Quentin Westberg for his sixth goal of the season.
Fernandez scores 3rd goal in 4 games, Red Bulls tie Union
September 30, 2021 GMTHARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Omir Fernandez scored his third goal in four games and the New York Red Bulls tied the Philadelphia Union 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New York (11-8-7) extended its undefeated streak to four games.
Orlando City SC visits the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference play
September 17, 2021 GMTOrlando City SC (10-6-8) vs. Philadelphia Union (8-7-8)
Chester, Pennsylvania; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia -113, Orlando City SC +281, Draw +274; over/under is 2.5 goals
Przybylko’s late goal lifts Union over DC United 2-1
July 18, 2021 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Kacper Przybylko scored late and the Philadelphia Union beat D.C. United 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Union (6-3-5) took the lead in the 83rd minute. Sergio Santos gathered a long ball in, evaded the defender and squared it for Przybylko to finish.
Union ties Red Bulls on Sergio Santos’ 85th-minute header
July 9, 2021 GMTHARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Sergio Santos headed in a goal in the 85th minute and the 10-man Philadelphia Union tied the New York Red Bulls 1-1 on Thursday night.
Philadelphia (5-3-5) has lost just once in its last 10 games — with five wins.
Przybylko, Blake help Union cruise to 3-0 win over Timbers
May 31, 2021 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Kacper Przybylko had a goal and an assist and Andre Blake made four saves to help the Philadelphia Union beat the Portland Timbers 3-0 on Sunday night.
Blake has three consecutive shutouts and four in his last five games.
Kacper Przybylko scores in 88th, Union ties Revolution 1-1
May 13, 2021 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Kacper Przybylko scored in the 88th minute and the Philadelphia Union tied the New England Revolution 1-1 on Wednesday night.
Philadelphia (1-2-2) ended a three-game home losing streak...