2018 Philadelphia Union season
The 2018 Philadelphia Union season was the club's ninth season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The team was managed by Jim Curtin, his fifth season with the club.[1] The Union reached the MLS Cup Playoffs as the bottom seed in the MLS Eastern Conference. The club also reached the 2018 U.S. Open Cup final for the third time in club history, but finished runners-up to Houston Dynamo.[1] The 2018 season was the Union's most successful to date, earning the highest points total (50) and most wins (15).[1] Additionally, the 2018 season transitioned Sporting Directors with Earnie Stewart accepting a general manager position with the United States Soccer Federation, and the Union hiring Ernst Tanner; former academy manager for Red Bull Salzburg.[1][2][3]
| 2018 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Keystone Sports & Entertainment | ||
| Head coach | Jim Curtin | ||
| Stadium | Talen Energy Stadium (Capacity: 18,500) | ||
| MLS | Conference: 6th Overall: 11th | ||
| MLS Cup Playoffs | Knockout round | ||
| U.S. Open Cup | Runners-up | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: 2 players tied (5) All: Cory Burke (6) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 19,013 July 21 vs LA Galaxy | ||
| Lowest home attendance | League: 14,795 April 7 vs San Jose Earthquakes All: 3,565 June 5 vs Richmond Kickers | ||
| Average home league attendance | 16,518 | ||
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Background
MLS SuperDraft
The Union selected three players from the third and fourth rounds of the 2018 SuperDraft[4]
| Round | Pick | Name | Position | Nationality | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 54 | Mike Catalano | Midfielder |  United States |
Wisconsin |
| 55 | Aidan Apodaca | Forward | United States |
California Baptist University | |
| 4 | 77 | Matt Danilack | Forward | United States |
Dartmouth |
Personnel
Roster
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Last updated: May 30, 2018.
Source: Philadelphia Union Roster
Last updated: May 30, 2018.
Source: MLS Designations
DP indicates Designated Player
GA indicates Generation Adidas Player
HGP indicates Home Grown Player
INT indicates MLS International Player and qualifies for an international roster spot
Staff
- As of February 4, 2018[5]
| Position | Staff | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Jim Curtin | United States |
| Technical director and assistant coach | Chris Albright | United States |
| Assistant coach | B.J. Callaghan | United States |
| Assistant coach | Pat Noonan | United States |
| Goalkeeping coach | Tim Hanley | United States |
| Head athletic trainer | Paul Rushing | United States |
| Team coordinator | Josh Gros | United States |
| Sporting director | Earnie Stewart | United States |
| Academy director | Tommy Wilson |  Scotland |
Competitions
Preseason
| February 3, 2018 Preseason | Philadelphia Union | 3–4 | New York Red Bulls | Clearwater, Florida |
| 10:00 a.m. EST | Sapong  63' (pen.) 116'Aaronson 125' |
Report | Entienne 81' Muyl 95'Moreno 119'Mines 131' |
Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex Attendance: Closed-door |
| Note: Three 45-minute periods. | ||||
| February 6, 2018 Preseason | University of South Florida | 1–5 | Philadelphia Union | Clearwater, Florida |
| 7:00 p.m. EST |  23' 45' |
Report | Sapong 3' Herbers 44'Epps 67'Burke 70', 82' |
Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
| February 8, 2018 Preseason | Philadelphia Union | 0–0 | Chicago Fire | Clearwater, Florida |
| 11:00 a.m. EST | Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
| February 14, 2018 Preseason | Orlando City SC | 3–1 | Philadelphia Union | Sanford, Florida |
| 12:00 p.m. EST | 18' (pen.) 135' 137' |
Burke 144' |
Stadium: Sylvan Lake Park | |
| Note: Two 75-minute sessions. | ||||
| February 17, 2018 Suncoast Invitational | Philadelphia Union | 1–2 | D.C. United | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| 5:00 p.m. EST | Fabinho 16' Burke 88' |
Report | Mattocks 14' Acosta 89' |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
| February 21, 2018 Suncoast Invitational | Philadelphia Union | 5–0 | Montreal Impact | Clearwater, Florida |
| 7:30 p.m. EST | Sapong 13' (pen.), 49' Accam 41', 45'Trusty 54'Simpson 77' |
Report | Donadel 45' |
Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
| February 24, 2018 Suncoast Invitational | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 2–1 | Philadelphia Union | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| 7:00 p.m. EST | Graf 19' Nanchoff 35'Blake 36' |
Report | Creavalle 21' Medunjanin 84' |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium Referee: Ted Unkel |
MLS season
| March 3, 2018 1 | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | New England Revolution | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EST | Fontana 43' Sapong 63', 69' |
Report Box Score |
Delamea  24' Farrell 59' Dielna 36'  86' Zahibo 90+1' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,452 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
| March 17, 2018 2 | Philadelphia Union | 0–0 | Columbus Crew SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 2:00 p.m. EDT | Bedoya 76' Rosenberry 88' |
Report Box Score |
Artur 53' Higuaín 78' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 15,323 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
| March 31, 2018 3 | Colorado Rapids | 3–0 | Philadelphia Union | Commerce City, Colorado |
| 9:00 p.m. EDT | Price 48' Badji 53', 61', 87' Blomberg 63' Serna 69' |
Report Box Score |
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 10,790 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
| April 7, 2018 4 | Philadelphia Union | 1–1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Accam 23' Bedoya 64' |
Report Box Score |
Eriksson 37' Quintana 56' Wondolowski 82' Cummings 90+6' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 14,795 Referee: Dave Gantar |
| April 13, 2018 5 | Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | Orlando City SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 8:00 p.m. EDT | Real 67' Rosenberry 81' |
Report Box Score |
Dwyer 38', 74' Mueller 45' Bendik 63' Yotún 79' El Monir 79' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,032 Referee: Chris Penso |
| April 21, 2018 6 | FC Dallas | 2–0 | Philadelphia Union | Frisco, Texas |
| 8:00 p.m. EDT | Hayes 17' Díaz 64' (pen.) Urruti 74' |
Report Box Score |
Medunjanin 90+2' |
Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 13,326 Referee: Alan Kelly |
| April 28, 2018 7 | Philadelphia Union | 3–2 | D.C. United | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 3:30 p.m. EDT | Ilsinho 37' Trusty 44' Sapong 60' Elliott 66' Dočkal 72' |
Report Box Score |
Stieber 7' Asad 25' Mattocks 70' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,493 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
| May 4, 2018 8 | Toronto FC | 3–0 | Philadelphia Union | Toronto, Ontario |
| 8:00 p.m. EDT | Vázquez 28' Giovinco 31', 65' Morgan 45+2' Chapman 89' |
Report Box Score |
Elliott 24' Trusty 50' Ilsinho 84' |
Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 24,728 Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero |
| May 9, 2018 9 | Columbus Crew SC | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Columbus, Ohio |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Jonathan 27' Zardes 53' |
Report Box Score |
Elliott 77' |
Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium Attendance: 7,683 Referee: Mark Geiger |
| May 12, 2018 10 | Montreal Impact | 0–2 | Philadelphia Union | Montreal, Quebec |
| 3:00 p.m. EDT | Silva 65' Lovitz 67' Piette 77' |
Report Box Score |
Burke 58', 58' McKenzie 71' Medunjanin 88' |
Stadium: Stade Saputo Attendance: 17,140 Referee: Kevin Stott |
| May 19, 2018 11 | Philadelphia Union | 4–1 | Real Salt Lake | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Epps 21' Dočkal 34' Ilsinho 74' Rosenberry 81' |
Report Box Score |
Kreilach 65' Ruíz 87' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,019 Referee: Chico Grajeda |
| May 26, 2018 12 | New York Red Bulls | 0–0 | Philadelphia Union | Harrison, New Jersey |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Wright-Phillips 64' |
Report Boxscore |
McKenzie 27' Picault 69' Medunjanin 79' |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 17,814 Referee: Ted Unkel |
| May 30, 2018 13 | Philadelphia Union | 3–1 | Chicago Fire SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Ilsinho 44' Burke 51' Dočkal 87' (pen.) |
Report Box Score |
Corrales 32' Gordon 56' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 14,805 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
| June 2, 2018 14 | Atlanta United FC | 3–1 | Philadelphia Union | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Martínez 21' (pen.), 49', 83' (pen.) |
Report Box Score |
Bedoya 11' 19' Medunjanin 19' 19' Picault 28', 52' |
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Attendance: 45,140 Referee: Sorin Stoica |
| June 8, 2018 15 | Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | Toronto FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 8:00 p.m. EDT | Creavalle 16' Gaddis 47' |
Report Box Score |
Osorio 19', 79' Chapman 37' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,493 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
| June 23, 2018 16 | Philadelphia Union | 4–0 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 5:00 p.m. EDT | Dočkal 23', 71' Picault 31', 90+5' (pen.) Ilsinho 74' (pen.) |
Recap Box Score |
Aja 72' Reyna 82' 90+4' Blondell 83' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 15,250 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| June 30, 2018 17 | Los Angeles FC | 4–1 | Philadelphia Union | Los Angeles, California |
| 10:30 p.m. EDT | Diomande 25', 43', 55' Beitashour 39' Nguyen 85' Blessing 90+6' |
Report Box Score |
Picault 45' |
Stadium: Banc of California Stadium Attendance: 22,000 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
| July 7, 2018 18 | Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | Atlanta United FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | McKenzie 21' Blake 57' |
Report Box Score |
Parkhurst 19' Martínez 58' (pen.) Villalba 76' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 17,025 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
| July 11, 2018 19 | Chicago Fire SC | 3–4 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
| 8:30 p.m. EDT | Corrales 5' Nikolić 31' (pen.) Katai 69' Kappelhof 83' Schweinsteiger 90+4' |
Report Box Score |
Burke 7', 45+3', 73' Medunjanin 31' Accam 90+5', 90+6' |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 12,008 Referee: Dave Gantar |
| July 21, 2018 20 | Philadelphia Union | 1–3 | LA Galaxy | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Sapong 29' Picault 31' Medunjanin 79' |
Report Box Score |
Kamara 48' Ibrahimović 63' Ciani 64', 82' Alessandrini 80' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 19,013 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
| July 25, 2018 21 | Houston Dynamo | 1–3 | Philadelphia Union | Houston, Texas |
| 9:00 p.m. EDT | Manotas 10' Martinez 59' Cerén 90+2' Fuenmayor 90+5' |
Report Box Score |
Bedoya 34' Rosenberry 45+1' McKenzie 53' Sapong 65' Burke 70' Picault 90+6' |
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 13,094 Referee: Joseph Dickerson |
| August 4, 2018 22 | Portland Timbers | 3–0 | Philadelphia Union | Portland, Oregon |
| 11:00 p.m. EDT | Valeri 58' (pen.) Asprilla 84' (pen.) Guzmán 87' |
Report Box Score |
Bedoya 90' |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 21,144 Referee: Alan Kelly |
| August 11, 2018 23 | New England Revolution | 2–3 | Philadelphia Union | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Farrell 46' Zahibo 64' Delamea 75' Rowe 90+3' |
Report Box Score |
Elliott 14', 24' Blake 57' Picault 63', 76' (pen.) |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 19,516 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| August 18, 2018 24 | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | New York City FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Burke 57' Ilsinho 76' Creavalle 90' |
Report Box Score |
Tinnerholm 32' Matarrita 90+5' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 17,594 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
| August 25, 2018 25 | Philadelphia Union | 1–0 | New England Revolution | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Burke 53', 56' |
Report Box Score |
Mancienne 78' Fagundez 90+4' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,052 Referee: Drew Fischer |
| August 29, 2018 26 | D.C. United | 0–2 | Philadelphia Union | Washington, D.C. |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Birnbaum 90+2' |
Report Box Score |
Elliott 27' Sapong 29'Dočkal 57'Picault 61' |
Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 17,692 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
| September 1, 2018 27 | Orlando City SC | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Orlando, Florida |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Dwyer 9' Sutter 90+1' |
Report | Burke 32' Picault 88' Bedoya 89' Jones 90+5' |
Stadium: Orlando City Stadium Attendance: 22,912 Referee: Chris Penso |
| September 15, 2018 28 | Philadelphia Union | 1–4 | Montreal Impact | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Trusty 11' Elliott 42' Burke 56' |
Report Box Score |
Silva 21', 28', 76' Taïder 39' Amarikwa 63' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,024 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
| September 19, 2018 29 | Seattle Sounders FC | 0–1 | Philadelphia Union | Seattle, Washington |
| 11:00 p.m. EDT | Report Box Score |
Jones 52' Elliott 78' 89' Picault 90+3' |
Stadium: CenturyLink Field Attendance: 39,536 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
| September 23, 2018 30 | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | Sporting Kansas City | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 1:00 p.m. EDT | Accam 66' Simpson 71', 89' Mbaizo 75' |
Report Box Score |
Espinoza 65' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 15,080 Referee: Mark Geiger |
| September 29, 2018 31 | Columbus Crew SC | 0–0 | Philadelphia Union | Columbus, Ohio |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Report Box Score |
Fabinho 85' Bedoya 88' |
Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium Attendance: 12,441 Referee: Drew Fischer |
| October 6, 2018 32 | Philadelphia Union | 5–1 | Minnesota United FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Burke 8' Bedoya 17', 56' Picault 23', 44', 72' Ilsinho 79' |
Report Box Score |
Quintero 54' Gómez 72' Bob 75' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,334 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| October 21, 2018 33 | Philadelphia Union | 0–1 | New York Red Bulls | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 3:00 p.m. EDT | Sapong 37' Trusty 47' Picault 66' |
Report Box Score |
Adams 55' Muyl 57' Romero Gamarra 69' (pen.) |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,021 Referee: Ted Unkel |
| October 28, 2018 34 | New York City FC | 3–1 | Philadelphia Union | Bronx, New York |
| 4:30 p.m. EDT | Chanot 8' Trusty 10' (o.g.) Villa 34' |
Report Box Score |
Burke 14', 40' Trusty 16' Medunjanin 67' |
Stadium: Yankee Stadium Attendance: 24,441 Referee: Alan Kelly |
MLS Cup Playoffs
| October 31, 2018 Knockout Round | New York City FC | 3–1 | Philadelphia Union | Bronx, New York |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Tajouri 10' Villa 26' Chanot 55' Sweat 71' Moralez 78' |
Report Box Score |
McKenzie 24' Medunjanin 73' Burke 83' Jones 86' |
Stadium: Yankee Stadium Attendance: 15,153 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
U.S. Open Cup
| June 5, 2018 Fourth Round | Philadelphia Union | 5–0 | Richmond Kickers | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Elliott 3' Accam 27' (pen.) Fontana 44' Epps 45+2' Simpson 49' Rosenberry 88' |
Report Box Score |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 3,565 Referee: Lorent Varga |
| June 16, 2018 Round of 16 | Philadelphia Union | 2–1 | New York Red Bulls | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Medunjanin 52' Burke 61' |
Report Box Score |
Wright-Phillips 77' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 4,009 Referee: Jon Freemon |
| July 18, 2018 Quarterfinals | Philadelphia Union | 1–0 | Orlando City SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Bedoya 4' |
Report Box Score |
Toia 85' Johnson 90+1' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 7,176 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
| August 8, 2018 Semifinals | Philadelphia Union | 3–0 | Chicago Fire | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Burke 59', 77' Sapong 86' |
Report Box Score |
Katai 62' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 7,934 Referee: Ramy Touchan |
| September 26, 2018 Final | Houston Dynamo | 3–0 | Philadelphia Union | Houston, Texas |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Manotas 4' (Elis), 25', 61' Martínez 53' Trusty 65' (o.g.) O. García 69' |
Report Box Score |
Dočkal 51' |
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 16,060 Referee: Nima Saghafi Assistant referees: Cameron Blanchard Kyle Atkins Fourth official: Alejandro Mariscal |
Friendlies
| July 14, 2018 Friendly | Philadelphia Union | 1–0 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EST | Fabinho 32' Jones 49'Burke 83' |
Report Box Score |
Allan 45+' Falette 83' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 13,954 Referee: Guido Gonzales |
Standings
Eastern Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 62 | 33 | +29 | 71 | Conference Semi-finals[lower-alpha 1] |
| 2 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 70 | 44 | +26 | 69 | |
| 3 | New York City FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 59 | 45 | +14 | 56 | Knockout round |
| 4 | D.C. United | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 60 | 50 | +10 | 51 | |
| 5 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 43 | 45 | −2 | 51 | |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 49 | 50 | −1 | 50 | |
| 7 | Montreal Impact | 34 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 47 | 53 | −6 | 46 | |
| 8 | New England Revolution | 34 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 49 | 55 | −6 | 41 | |
| 9 | Toronto FC | 34 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 59 | 64 | −5 | 36 | |
| 10 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 48 | 61 | −13 | 32 | |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 43 | 74 | −31 | 28 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goal differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goal differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Notes:
- Due to a change in format for the CONCACAF Champions League, the regular season conference champions did not automatically earn a berth in the 2019 CONCACAF Champions League.[6]
League standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification[lower-alpha 1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 54 | 48 | +6 | 54 | |
| 9 | D.C. United | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 60 | 50 | +10 | 51 | |
| 10 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 43 | 45 | −2 | 51 | |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 49 | 50 | −1 | 50 | |
| 12 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 55 | 58 | −3 | 49 | |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 66 | 64 | +2 | 48 | |
| 14 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 54 | 67 | −13 | 47 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
- CONCACAF Champions League
Selection procedure- Four US-based teams qualified for the 2019 CONCACAF Champions League. Due to a change in format to the tournament, two qualifiers came from each of the 2017 and 2018 MLS seasons.[7] This combined qualification method was used for the 2019 tournament only. For the 2018 season, the following teams qualified:
- The winner of MLS Cup 2018 (Atlanta United FC);
- The winner of the 2018 U.S. Open Cup (Houston Dynamo)
One Canada-based team qualified for the 2019 CONCACAF Champions League, also entering at the second phase (NOTE: Canadian teams could not qualify through MLS):- The winner of the 2018 Canadian Championship (Toronto FC)
- The winner of MLS Cup 2018 (Atlanta United FC);
- Four US-based teams qualified for the 2019 CONCACAF Champions League. Due to a change in format to the tournament, two qualifiers came from each of the 2017 and 2018 MLS seasons.[7] This combined qualification method was used for the 2019 tournament only. For the 2018 season, the following teams qualified:
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 29 | 34 | −5 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 20 | −9 |
Last updated: July 31, 2018.
Source: MLS
Updated to match(es) played on 31 July 2018. Source: 2018 MLS season & Weekly MLS Standing
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie
Position references Eastern Conference standings.
Statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of 31 May 2018
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | MLS | MLS Cup | U.S. Open Cup | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Defenders | |||||||||||
| 3 | DF |  ENG |
Jack Elliot | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | DF | USA |
Mark McKenzie | 7 | 0 | 6+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | USA |
Olivier Mbaizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | USA |
Keegan Rosenberry | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | DF |  GHA |
Joshua Yaro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | DF | USA |
Richie Marquez | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | DF | USA |
Auston Trusty | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | DF | USA |
Ray Gaddis | 11 | 0 | 8+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | DF | USA |
Matthew Real | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | DF |  BRA |
Fabinho | 4 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midfielders | |||||||||||
| 2 | MF |  GUY |
Warren Creavalle | 2 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | MF |  BIH |
Haris Medunjanin | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | GHA |
David Accam | 14 | 0 | 11+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | USA |
Derrick Jones | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | MF | USA |
Fafa Picault | 9 | 0 | 6+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | MF |  CZE |
Bořek Dočkal | 13 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | USA |
Alejandro Bedoya | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | GER |
Fabian Herbers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | MF | USA |
Marcus Epps | 6 | 1 | 3+3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | MF | USA |
Anthony Fontana | 4 | 1 | 1+3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | MF | USA |
Adam Najem | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | MF | BRA |
Ilsinho | 11 | 3 | 5+6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | MF |  CMR |
Eric Ayuk Mbu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forwards | |||||||||||
| 17 | FW | USA |
C.J. Sapong | 12 | 2 | 11+1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | FW |  JAM |
Cory Burke | 11 | 2 | 3+8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | FW | ENG |
Jay Simpson | 2 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Statistics are from all matches as documented by Soccerway.com.[8]
Top scorers
- As of 31 May 2018
| Place | Position | Name | MLS | MLS Cup | Open Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MF | Ilsinho |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MF | Bořek Dočkal |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2 | FW | C.J. Sapong |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| FW | Cory Burke |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | DF | Keegan Rosenberry |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | Haris Medunjanin |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| MF | Alejandro Bedoya |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| MF | Marcus Epps |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| MF | Anthony Fontana |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
Goalkeepers
- As of 31 May 2018
| Nat. | No. | Player | Apps | Starts | Record | GA | GAA | SO | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Blake | 14 | 14 | 5–5–3 | 16 | 1.07 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | John McCarthy | 0 | 0 | 0–0–0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Jake McGuire | 0 | 0 | 0–0–0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5-5-3 | 15 | 1.07 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||||
- Record = W-L-D
Transfers
In
| Date | No. | Pos. | Player | Transferred From | Fee/Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2017 | 14 | MF | Fabian Herbers | Philadelphia Union | Signed new contract | [9] |
| December 20, 2017 | 25 | MF | Ilsinho | Philadelphia Union | Signed new contract | [9] |
| December 20, 2017 | 33 | DF | Fabinho | Philadelphia Union | Signed new contract | [9] |
| December 21, 2017 | 21 | FW | Cory Burke | Bethlehem Steel FC | Signed | [10] |
| January 18, 2018 | 32 | DF | Matthew Real | Bethlehem Steel FC | Signed as Homegrown Player | [11] |
| January 18, 2018 | 4 | DF | Mark McKenzie | Bethlehem Steel FC | Signed as Homegrown Player | [12] |
| January 19, 2018 | 7 | MF | David Accam | Chicago Fire | $1,200,000 allocation money | [13] |
| April 17, 2018 | 5 | DF | Olivier Mbaizo | Bethlehem Steel FC | Signed | [14] |
Out
| Date | No. | Pos. | Player | Transferred To | Fee/Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2017 | 4 | DF | Ken Tribbett | Penn FC | Declined contract option | [15][16] |
| November 1, 2017 | 5 | DF | Oguchi Onyewu | Declined contract option | [15] | |
| November 1, 2017 | 8 | MF | Maurice Edu | Declined contract option | [15] | |
| November 1, 2017 | 9 | FW | Charlie Davies | Retired | Declined contract option | [15][17] |
| November 1, 2017 | 10 | MF |  Roland Alberg |  CSKA Sofia | Declined contract option | [15][18] |
| November 1, 2017 | 13 | MF | Chris Pontius | LA Galaxy | End of contract | [15][19] |
| November 1, 2017 | 14 | MF | Fabian Herbers | Philadelphia Union | Declined contract option, re-signed new contract | [15][9] |
| November 1, 2017 | 19 | DF | Aaron Jones | Declined contract option | [15] | |
| November 1, 2017 | 25 | MF | Ilsinho | Philadelphia Union | Declined contract option, re-signed new contract | [15][9] |
| November 1, 2017 | 32 | DF | Giliano Wijnaldum | Williem II | Declined contract option | [15][20] |
| November 1, 2017 | 33 | DF | Fabinho | Philadelphia Union | End of contract, re-signed new contract | [15][9] |
Loan in
| Date | No. | Pos. | Player | Transferred From | Fee/Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2018 | 10 | MF | Bořek Dočkal |  Henan Jianye F.C. | Loan for 2018 season | [21] |
Honors and awards
Retirement
In May 2018, long time Philadelphia Union forward Sebastian Le Toux announced his retirement from professional soccer. Making a name for himself as a top player for the Philadelphia Union, Le Toux signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Philadelphia player.[22] His retirement ceremony was held on June 23, 2018 during a home match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, where he was the first inductee into the Union's Ring of Honor.[22][23]
References
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- "Earnie Stewart Named General Manager of U.S. Men's National Team". ussoccer.com. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- Matthew Ralph (9 August 2018). "Ernst Tanner introduced as new Philadelphia Union sporting director". brotherlygame.com. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- "Philadelphia Union Select Three Players In MLS SuperDraft". Philadelphia Union. January 22, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Technical Staff". Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- Strauss, Brian (April 6, 2017). "MLS clubs have resolution over qualifying for future CCL after format change". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- Strauss, Brian (April 6, 2017). "MLS clubs have resolution over qualifying for future CCL after format change". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
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- "Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Cory Burke". Philadelphia Union. December 21, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Philadelphia Union Sign Homegrown Defender Matthew Real". Philadelphia Union. January 18, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Philadelphia Union Sign Homegrown Defender Mark McKenzie". Philadelphia Union. January 18, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Philadelphia Union Acquire Designated Player David Accam". Philadelphia Union. January 19, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Union Sign Defender Olivier Mbaizo". Philadelphia Union. April 17, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- "Philadelphia Union Exercise 2018 Options On 11 Players". Philadelphia Union. November 1, 2017. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Penn FC picks up Tribbett". www.uslsoccer.com. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- Seth Vertelney (2 March 2018). "Former U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies announces retirement". www.goal.com. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- "Official: Roland Alberg signs with CSKA Sofia". Brotherly Game. October 31, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "LA Galaxy sign midfielder Chris Pontius". LA Galaxy. January 22, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Willem II records brother Wijnaldum" (in Dutch). NOS. January 5, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- "Philadelphia Union Acquire Attacking Midfielder Borek Dockal". Philadelphia Union. February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- Charles Boehm (7 May 2018). "Sebastien Le Toux to retire with Philadelphia Union, join new Ring of Honor". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- Ryan Bright (23 June 2018). "Sebastien Le Toux Immoralized Union Ring of Honor". nbsports.com. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
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