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Union Fall 1-0 to NYCFC in Eastern Conference Semifinal Clash
Philadelphia’s record season came to an end on Sunday night with a 1-0 loss to NYCFC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The visitors scored in the 27th minute when Maxi Moralez slipped behind the back line and finished from a tight angle. Bradley Carnell had his full group available aside from Quinn Sullivan, who is still recovering from an ACL tear. Blake started behind Wagner, Glesnes, Harriel, and Makhanya. Lukić, Vassilev, Jean Jacques, and Iloski formed the midfield,
Quentin Hall
10 minutes ago2 min read
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Philadelphia Union v NYCFC: Match Preview & Betting Notes
Photo Credit: Philadelphia Union Social Media As the band Staind once said, "It's been a while." Yes, it certainly has. It's been 22 days to be exact since the Philadelphia Union defeated the Chicago Fire on November 1st. Let's shake off the rust and dive into the Eastern Conference Semi-Final Match. A Busy Break The Philadelphia Union may have taken a three week break from soccer, but this was far from an ordinary stoppage of play. I won't go into detail regarding each to

Mike Barrera
1 day ago6 min read
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Late run by Temple is not enough as Owls fall to Boston College
Boston College defeats Temple 76-71
Adam Mack
Nov 152 min read
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Temple Hosts Boston College in Non-Conference Showdown
Temple hosts Boston College in a Saturday afternoon matchup. Temple looks to start the year 3-0, while Boston College looks to get back to .500/
Adam Mack
Nov 142 min read
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Temple defeats La Salle to open Big 5 play
Temple defeats La Salle to open Big 5 play.
Adam Mack
Nov 112 min read
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La Salle & Temple Clash in Big 5 Opener- Game Preview
La Salle and Temple square off in the 2025 Big 5 opener. Adam Mack previews Tuesday's game as well as previews this year's Big 5
Adam Mack
Nov 112 min read
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Villanova Wildcats v Queens Royals: 11-8-2025 Game Preview
Photo Credit: Villanova Men's Basketball Social Media The Wildcats kicked off their 2025 campaign with a 5 point loss to 8th ranked BYU. On Saturday, Nova looks to earn their first win when they host Queens at Finneran Pavillion. Let’s dive into this home matchup for Coach Willard’s squad! No Luck in Vegas We are just three days into the College Basketball season, but Villanova is the only Big East squad that has a loss. However, they are also the only side that has faced

Mike Barrera
Nov 75 min read
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2025 Hall of Fame Classic Recap
2025 Hall of Fame Classic in Baltimore Maryland featured Maryland's best in a double header. The Buzz Williams era saw the Terps take on Coppin State. Followed by Towson and Loyola
Adam Mack
Nov 42 min read
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2025 Hall of Fame Classic Baltimore- Preview
The 2025-26 College Basketball season tips off with the Hall of Fame Classic in Baltimore Maryland. In a double header that features 4 of Maryland's best. Coppin State takes on Maryland, and then Towson faces Loyola in the 2nd half of the double header.
Adam Mack
Nov 32 min read
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2025-26 Villanova Men's Basketball Preview
Photo Credit: Villanova Social Media Finally, we are back for another exciting season of college basketball. For those of you who aren’t familiar with my work, I spend most of my year covering the Philadelphia Union of MLS. However, from 2020-2022, I focused primarily on college basketball betting. Life and responsibilities got in the way after 2022, and although I couldn’t dedicate my time to betting hoops, I kept a close eye on the Big East. I plan on monitoring the Big

Mike Barrera
Nov 211 min read
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Union II Fall Short to NYRB II in Eastern Conference Final Clash
The Eastern Conference Final lived up to the billing as New York Red Bulls II and Philadelphia Union II delivered a high-energy clash between two sides that have been among MLS NEXT Pro’s most consistent all season. In a game full of momentum swings, near-misses, and big moments on both ends, Red Bulls II ultimately edged Union II 2-1 to punch their ticket to the league final. There were several changes for Union II heading into the match. Noah Probst stepped into the midfiel
Quentin Hall
Nov 13 min read
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Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire: Match Preview and Betting Notes
Photo Credit: Philadelphia Union Social Media The Union dodged a bullet during their Game 1 victory over Chicago. Even though Philly coughed up a 2 goal lead, they did enough to secure a 1-0 lead in this Best of Three series. Next, the Boys in Blue will look to knock the Fire out of the playoffs at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Player Availability. I released a Game 1 Preview before last weekend's match, and not much has changed between these two teams since that article

Mike Barrera
Nov 18 min read
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Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire: Match Preview and Betting Notes
Photo Credit: Philadelphia Union Social Media The Chicago Fire took down Orlando City on Wednesday night and earned a trip to Chester for the Best of Three round of the MLS Playoffs. Let’s discuss the third matchup between these two sides. A Loss in Charlotte Last weekend was Decision Day in MLS. Although multiple teams were fighting for their playoff spot, the Union had the luxury of knowing their fate the week before. Regardless, there was a desire to end the season on a

Mike Barrera
Oct 268 min read
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Union II Grind Out Playoff Win Over Huntsville to Advance to Eastern Conference Final
Philadelphia Union II battled through a tough and physical match to defeat Huntsville City and book their spot in the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season. The game opened tightly, with Union II showing flashes of danger despite ceding most of the possession. Their best early look came in the 24th minute when a long-range strike rattled the crossbar, inches away from opening the scoring. Sixteen-year-old attacking midfielder Willyam Ferreira earned a pla
Quentin Hall
Oct 252 min read
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Union II Scrapes Past Cincinnati II in a Hard-Fought Battle
In a tense and hard-fought first round of the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs, Philadelphia Union II battled their way to a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati II at Subaru Park. Union II came in riding a five-match winning streak and carrying the confidence of having beaten Cincinnati in all three regular-season meetings. Cincinnati entered as a dangerous seven seed on a four-match win streak, but Union were not interested in postseason surprises on home soil. The night also marked the fin
Quentin Hall
Oct 193 min read
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Union v Charlotte FC: Match Preview & Betting Notes
Photo Credit: Philadelphia Union Social Media The Philadelphia Union are the 2025 Supporters’ Shield Champions, but the job is far from over. The Union return to action on Saturday night in North Carolina, and they’ll look to end their regular season on a high note. Let’s dive into our preview! Lifting a Trophy I’ll be the first to admit that I was wrong about the Union. Prior to the season, I predicted that the Union could finish below the playoff line. This was on the h

Mike Barrera
Oct 187 min read
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Union v NYCFC: Match Preview & Betting Notes
Photo Credit: MLSSoccer.com Killer Mentality The Philadelphia Union travelled to the nation's capital last weekend and earned their most...

Mike Barrera
Oct 36 min read
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Union v DC United: Match & Betting Notes
Photo Cred: Philadelphia Union Social Media Back in the Win Column The Union suffered through two tough losses against Nashville and...

Mike Barrera
Sep 276 min read
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Union II Grind Out 2-1 Road Win Over Toronto FC II
Philadelphia Union II left it late but came away with all three points in Toronto on Friday night, earning a 2-1 victory behind a strong...
Quentin Hall
Sep 273 min read
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Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution: Match & Betting Notes
The Philadelphia Union picked the worst week to have two bad performances. On Saturday, Philly returns to Subaru Park, and we'll see if...

Mike Barrera
Sep 207 min read
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