A couple of Designated Player debuts (as starters, anyway) that were both promising and disappointing. A crushing loss for New York City FC , another win for Charlotte FC , and Nashville SC suddenly looking lost and trying to find their way.

But let’s start alllll the way at the top of the table, where the Philadelphia Union made a statement about exactly who they are. Look at You

Nearly six months ago, when Cincinnati and Philadelphia met in Chester, the Union laid down a marker. They were coming off a colossally disappointing 2024 season, which saw them miss the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in seven years. They’d changed the coach, parting ways with club legend Jim Curtin, changed a bunch of personnel, and even changed the system. They were rebooting the project

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