Matthew De George
@sportsdoctormd.bsky.social
Olympic journalist, Swimming World Magazine
Assistant Sports Editor/Union beatwriter, Delco Times
Swim Author x2
Assistant Sports Editor/Union beatwriter, Delco Times
Swim Author x2
Many didn't like last offseason's moves, and they led to a trophy.
You can argue about the soullessness of it all, or the way that being a selling club inherently fits a US league different than in England, but the Union have a model and it works (at collecting points)
You can argue about the soullessness of it all, or the way that being a selling club inherently fits a US league different than in England, but the Union have a model and it works (at collecting points)
Philadelphia Union have acquired up to $2,200,000 from the LA Galaxy in exchange for center back Jakob Glesnes and Academy prospect Jamir Johnson.
📝 philaunion.co/tyjg
#DOOP
📝 philaunion.co/tyjg
#DOOP
December 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Many didn't like last offseason's moves, and they led to a trophy.
You can argue about the soullessness of it all, or the way that being a selling club inherently fits a US league different than in England, but the Union have a model and it works (at collecting points)
You can argue about the soullessness of it all, or the way that being a selling club inherently fits a US league different than in England, but the Union have a model and it works (at collecting points)
of professional basketball!
Kyle Lowry is in the game!
December 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
of professional basketball!
Villanova will host an FCS semifinal. That's a wild turn of events
Illinois State @ Villanova
Montana @ Montana State
FCS semis are set.
Montana @ Montana State
FCS semis are set.
December 14, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Villanova will host an FCS semifinal. That's a wild turn of events
Jay Huff is 4-for-11 from 3. The humanity
December 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Jay Huff is 4-for-11 from 3. The humanity
It's Joel Embiid's first 30-point game of the calendar year: Last one was Dec. 30, 2024 in Portland
And there's Embiid's first 30-point game of the season -- with more than a quarter and a half still to go.
December 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
It's Joel Embiid's first 30-point game of the calendar year: Last one was Dec. 30, 2024 in Portland
Joel Embiid ends an 0-for-17 run from 3 with a stepback at the buzzer. He has 19, VJ Edgecombe 18 in the first Tyrese Maxey-less half of the season
December 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Joel Embiid ends an 0-for-17 run from 3 with a stepback at the buzzer. He has 19, VJ Edgecombe 18 in the first Tyrese Maxey-less half of the season
Reposted by Matthew De George
The Union's Concacaf Champions Cup schedule vs. Defence Force is set:
Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Trinidad, 6 p.m. ET
Thursday, Feb. 26 in Chester, 7 p.m.
The Union's MLS opener is Feb. 21 at D.C., and the home league opener is March 1 vs. NYCFC.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Trinidad, 6 p.m. ET
Thursday, Feb. 26 in Chester, 7 p.m.
The Union's MLS opener is Feb. 21 at D.C., and the home league opener is March 1 vs. NYCFC.
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Union's Concacaf Champions Cup schedule vs. Defence Force is set:
Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Trinidad, 6 p.m. ET
Thursday, Feb. 26 in Chester, 7 p.m.
The Union's MLS opener is Feb. 21 at D.C., and the home league opener is March 1 vs. NYCFC.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 in Trinidad, 6 p.m. ET
Thursday, Feb. 26 in Chester, 7 p.m.
The Union's MLS opener is Feb. 21 at D.C., and the home league opener is March 1 vs. NYCFC.
Marple Newtown grad Taylor Anderson-Heide, playing as the lead, is headed to the Olympics
The Americans are starting the party in Kelowna.
Tabitha Peterson makes a beautiful tap for two in the 9th end to make it 8-4 USA.
And now their Olympic berth is just a matter of time.
Tabitha Peterson makes a beautiful tap for two in the 9th end to make it 8-4 USA.
And now their Olympic berth is just a matter of time.
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Marple Newtown grad Taylor Anderson-Heide, playing as the lead, is headed to the Olympics
The Union have signed George Marks to be their third goalkeeper.
Another piece of easy business done
Another piece of easy business done
December 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Union have signed George Marks to be their third goalkeeper.
Another piece of easy business done
Another piece of easy business done
Club America then Inter Miami
Won't have to pay attention to the Union for long in this competition
(Glad they're not in the US Open Cup tho)
Won't have to pay attention to the Union for long in this competition
(Glad they're not in the US Open Cup tho)
The CCC bracket is set after tonight's draw!
December 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Club America then Inter Miami
Won't have to pay attention to the Union for long in this competition
(Glad they're not in the US Open Cup tho)
Won't have to pay attention to the Union for long in this competition
(Glad they're not in the US Open Cup tho)
One trivia question to which Ian Glavinovich is an answer:
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
I assume Glavinovich is just a trivia answer at this point
December 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
One trivia question to which Ian Glavinovich is an answer:
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
Fewest MLS appearances for a goal scorer: 1 goal, 4 games, 257 minutes
Markus Anderson (6 appearances, 190 minutes) and Andres Perea (8 appearances, 146 minutes) have scored a goal in fewer MLS minutes
The Union announce that San Diego FC has exercised its permanent trade option on David Vazquez.
Union get guaranteed $250k, up to $250k more on performance, plus future trade percentage and sell-on percentage retained
Union get guaranteed $250k, up to $250k more on performance, plus future trade percentage and sell-on percentage retained
December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The Union announce that San Diego FC has exercised its permanent trade option on David Vazquez.
Union get guaranteed $250k, up to $250k more on performance, plus future trade percentage and sell-on percentage retained
Union get guaranteed $250k, up to $250k more on performance, plus future trade percentage and sell-on percentage retained
Don did say he wanted to spend time with family so ...
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Don did say he wanted to spend time with family so ...
Reposted by Matthew De George
Sources: The Philadelphia Union are in the final stages of bringing in Genier Martínez as a center-back reinforcement.
César Merlo first to report it.
Martinez, 22, would join Philadelphia from Juventud in Uruguay, where he made 34 appearances over 2,341 minutes.
#doop #MLS
📸: Tranfermrkt
César Merlo first to report it.
Martinez, 22, would join Philadelphia from Juventud in Uruguay, where he made 34 appearances over 2,341 minutes.
#doop #MLS
📸: Tranfermrkt
December 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Former almost Malvern Prep parent LeBron James 5-for-6 for 12 points in the fourth quarter here
December 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Former almost Malvern Prep parent LeBron James 5-for-6 for 12 points in the fourth quarter here
Thought for a second, Oh Grimes and Barlow have had some good moments against Luka Doncic today.
He has 29-15-9 with 4:53 left
He has 29-15-9 with 4:53 left
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Thought for a second, Oh Grimes and Barlow have had some good moments against Luka Doncic today.
He has 29-15-9 with 4:53 left
He has 29-15-9 with 4:53 left
Joel Embiid is 0-for-10 from 3-point range in 3 games since his return.
Thank me (not math) for when he makes the next four
Thank me (not math) for when he makes the next four
December 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Joel Embiid is 0-for-10 from 3-point range in 3 games since his return.
Thank me (not math) for when he makes the next four
Thank me (not math) for when he makes the next four
Scheduled tweet from the Big 5 classic: Throwing streamers is fun
December 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Scheduled tweet from the Big 5 classic: Throwing streamers is fun
Jared McCain is among those in attendance this evening for the Big 5 Classic finale
December 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Jared McCain is among those in attendance this evening for the Big 5 Classic finale
Back in on the Big 5
December 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Back in on the Big 5
St. Joe's has a rollout for Temple that says, "Hope you bet on the Hawks."
Rare high quality banter
Rare high quality banter
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
St. Joe's has a rollout for Temple that says, "Hope you bet on the Hawks."
Rare high quality banter
Rare high quality banter
If North Dakota comes back to beat Tarleton State (Tarleton up 21-7), Villanova would host next week
Villanova wins and ends Lehigh’s undefeated season.
The Pope’s team marches on.
The Pope’s team marches on.
December 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
If North Dakota comes back to beat Tarleton State (Tarleton up 21-7), Villanova would host next week
When you realize there's no FIFA event tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
When you realize there's no FIFA event tomorrow
FWIW, of the 42 teams confirmed for the World Cup, 3 of the 4 with the lowest FIFA rankings (Ghana 72, Curacao 82, Haiti 84) are coming to Philly
December 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
FWIW, of the 42 teams confirmed for the World Cup, 3 of the 4 with the lowest FIFA rankings (Ghana 72, Curacao 82, Haiti 84) are coming to Philly
Luka Modric has 194 caps. Croatia-Ghana is the 6th game Croatia has schedule for 2026. He could become the 4th man (assuming Messi at 196 gets there first) to hit 200 here in Philadelphia
June 27: Croatia-Ghana, 5 in Philadelphia
The better game than England-Panama, if we're being honest.
The better game than England-Panama, if we're being honest.
December 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Luka Modric has 194 caps. Croatia-Ghana is the 6th game Croatia has schedule for 2026. He could become the 4th man (assuming Messi at 196 gets there first) to hit 200 here in Philadelphia