The Philadelphia Union finally admitted that something is wrong. Following a disastrous first half of the MLS season, the club parted ways with Bradley Carnell and promoted former academy director Jon Scheer to the role of Sporting Director. Staff departures, inconsistent performance, and visible frustration across the organization all point to something deeper than a poor run of form. For the first time in years, the Union’s developmental pipeline, once considered one of the best in Major...

Photo: Philadelphia Union The Philadelphia Union fell 1-0 to the San Jose Earthquakes in their third match of the season, dropping them to 0-3 for the first time since 2012. The defeat follows losses to DC United in their league opener and NYCFC in the home opener. Three games are a small sample size, but a few early trends are already emerging. 1. Lacking a Spine Philadelphia’s recruitment strategy is well known. The club develops players, increases their value, and sells them for profit...

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, with Damiani and...