Official Site of the Union · Aug 4, 2020
Boehm explores how the Union were built
With Philadelphia Union preparing for a semifinal clash with the Portland Timbers at the MLS is Back Tournament, MLSSoccer.com contributor Charles Boehm took a closer look at how the Union were built from the ground up to reach this moment.
Before the Boys in Blue were tournament favorites, Boehm identifies four ways that made the Union who they are in 2020. From going all in with "Play Your Kids" with top talent from the Union Academy, to keeping the faith with Head Coach Jim Curtin, coupled with the improvements that two Sporting Directors and growing pains in knockout matches, the Union have come a long way over the last half decade.