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MLS just released their playoff schedule for Round One (Best of Three):
Philadelphia Union / New England Revolution
Game One (Gillette Stadium): Saturday, November 21 (2:00 PM)
Game Two (Subaru Park): Saturday, November 28 (4:30 PM)
Game Three (Gillette Stadium) (if necessary): Wednesday, December 2 (time tbd)
📸 @donrobson
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Interim head coach Ryan Richter spoke after the game about captain Alejandro Bedoya.
"He completely changed the club and put the Union in a position where we have been competitive for a long time because of his impact, the way that he changed the culture.
He’s a really special person and a really special player. And I’m happy for him and happy for his family that he got a good regular season send-off here from the fans and from the club, because it’s everything that he deserves. And if there’s one way, just to put simply, to describe Ale as a player: he’s a winner, and he’s someone who makes everyone around him better."
Legend.
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Interim head coach Ryan Richter said in his post game press conference that Andre Blake felt something in his groin when kicking.
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Well, Andrew Rick is in for Andre Blake at the half.
Not sure what happened to Blake.
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After watching Indiana Vassilev pick up the assist to Cavan Sullivan, it just occurred to me since @JoserNunez91 made this tweet, Milan Iloski has been injured...
If Vassilev and Iloski hit this celebration after a goal this weekend, I will make a $100 donation to the @philaunion_fdn in honor of the moment.
Union staffers, I know you are reading this; make it known to them that this is on the line.
I hope others will consider joining me.
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Alejandro Bedoya is the Union’s drum striker.
Fitting for his last regular season game.
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Last regular season home game of the 2026 season!
We say it all the time, but there really needs to be more day games!
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I loved this answer from interim head coach Ryan Richter on Thursday about "Toronto not having anything to play for."
“It’s never that you’re not playing for anything. It’s guys individually. Some may be playing for contracts, the next team, the option that is on the line of maybe being picked up, maybe not. For coaches, trying to end the season in a positive way. And you don’t know exactly what team they’re going to play with. Maybe it’s an opportunity for guys who haven’t gotten so many minutes. So it’s dangerous in the fact that we won’t come in thinking that they’re just going to roll over. I can’t imagine that that’s what the scenario is.”
Richter is spot on that, yes just because Toronto isn't playing for a playoff spot, it doesn't mean players / coaches aren't playing / coaching for their futures next year whether that be with Toronto or another team.
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Last night, I was joined by former MLS midfielder and current Apple TV / MLS color commentator and analyst Dax McCarty (@DaxMcCarty11) to discuss Alejandro Bedoya’s announcement that he will retire at the end of the season, as well as preview Saturday’s matchup between the Philadelphia Union and Toronto FC.
"I just feel like he is the Philadelphia Union. And if I was the Philadelphia Union, I would make sure that I was bending over backwards to make sure that Alejandro was still going to be part of the organization in some way, whether that’s as a consultant or a club ambassador. Because you’re right. The leadership that he provides and provided to all these young players coming through the Philadelphia Union Academy is invaluable."
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Episode 448 - Union Look To Lock Up The Six Seed Against Toronto (feat. Dax McCarty) #doop #mls xitter.twitterapi.xyz/i/broadcasts/2kEvlnXQR…
Ryan Richter during his pregame press conference says that it’s unlikely that Milan Iloski plays this weekend against Toronto.
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Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya has announced his retirement after the 2026 season.
Bedoya spent 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Union, helping the club reach new heights during his tenure. During his time in Philadelphia he scored 31 goals and assisted 33.
Some notable achievements:
• 2x Supporters’ Shield winner
• 2022 Eastern Conference champion and MLS Cup finalist
• Second player in Union history to reach 300 appearances across all competitions
• Second in appearances (337)
• Reached the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals twice (2021, 2023)
Legend.
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Episode 447 - Should There Be Concern That Union Are Winless in Their Last Three #doop xitter.twitterapi.xyz/i/broadcasts/2JQljORJX…
Interim head coach Ryan Richter spoke about how he felt the Union were the better team than Cincinnati, just couldn't finish off their chances.
The Union created 15 shots, with Roman Celentano making six saves. We've seen the Union create chances in their last three games (New England, Nashville and Cincinnati), but only one goal. Richter spoke about his concern level of not finishing off chances.
"Yeah, I don’t have concern in that because we’re creating the chances and we have quality players. So I think the last two games were two different stories, of course. But today it can go like that sometimes. It can go like that in a stretch. And I would say none of the chances were huge 100% chances. Maybe Nathan’s header where the goalkeeper makes a great reaction save or maybe gets a little lucky that the ball hits him. But outside of that, the chances weren’t 100% chances that you normally are accusing someone of missing."
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Lots of positives from the Union in the first half. Defensively they’ve been very good these last two games. Winning a ton of 50/50 balls, connecting passes to start the attack.
Lukic and Vassilev extremely effective in the middle winning a ton of duals.
Ben Bender very solid that half as well with a couple chances created and winning all four of his duals. I think Bender has played himself into a bigger role going forward into the playoffs.
Alladoh should be off at the half. Slow, not connecting well with Damiani at all. Losing the ball too often. Decision making not there.
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