2016 Philadelphia Union season
2016 season | |||
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Owner | Keystone Sports & Entertainment | ||
Head coach | Jim Curtin | ||
Stadium | Talen Energy Stadium (Capacity: 18,500) | ||
MLS Cup Playoffs | Knockout round | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Quarterfinals | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Roland Alberg & Chris Pontius (6) All: Alberg & Pontius (8) | ||
Highest home attendance | 18,681 (Apr 23 vs. NYCFC) | ||
Lowest home attendance | League: 15,011 (Apr 8 vs. Orlando City SC) All: 12,881 (Jul 13 vs. Crystal Palace) | ||
Average home league attendance | League: 17,005 All: 16,630 | ||
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The 2016 Philadelphia Union season was the seventh season of the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The team was managed by Jim Curtin, his third season with the club. The 2016 season marked the Union's second appearance in the MLS Cup Playoffs, the first time since the 2011 season.[1]
Background
[edit]2016 MLS SuperDraft
[edit]Round | Pick | Name | Position | Nationality | School |
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1 | 2 | Josh Yaro | Defender | ![]() |
Georgetown |
3 | Keegan Rosenberry | Defender | ![]() |
Georgetown | |
6 | Fabian Herbers | Midfielder | ![]() |
Creighton | |
2 | 23 | Taylor Washington | Defender | ![]() |
George Mason |
3 | 44 | Mitchell Lurie | Defender | ![]() |
Rutgers |
4 | 64 | Cole Missimo | Midfielder | ![]() |
Northwestern |
2015 MLS regular season
[edit]The 2015 Philadelphia Union MLS regular season saw the team go 10–17–7, finishing 9th in the Eastern Conference and 18th overall. From the beginning of the season to the summer break, the Union went 4-9-3, including a four-game losing streak from April 19 to May 9. After the summer break, the Union fared only slightly better, going 6-8-4. The Union missed the MLS Cup Playoffs for the 4th consecutive season.
2015 U.S. Open Cup
[edit]The 2015 U.S. Open Cup was the second year in a row in which the Union were runners-up in the U.S. Open Cup. The Union entered the competition in the fourth round along with the other 16 US-based MLS clubs. In that round, the Union defeated the Rochester Rhinos, a team in the USL, the third tier of the American soccer pyramid, 3-1 on penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw through extra time. In the next round, the Union defeated D.C. United 2-1. The Union then went on to defeat the New York Red Bulls 4-3 on penalty kicks, after a 1-1 draw aet. In the semifinals, the Union beat the Chicago Fire 1-0. In the final, the Union lost to Sporting Kansas City 6-7 on penalties, after going 1-1.[2]
2016 roster
[edit]As of January 24, 2016.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Squad breakdown
[edit]Current squad
[edit]Last updated: January 24, 2016.
Source: Philadelphia Union
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
Competitions
[edit]Preseason
[edit]February 6, 2016 Preseason | Jacksonville Armada FC | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Jacksonville, Florida |
6:00 p.m. EST | Eloundou ![]() |
Report | Alberg ![]() |
Stadium: Community First Park Referee: Hilario Grajeda |
February 9, 2016 Preseason | Philadelphia Union | 5–0 | U-17 U.S. Men's National Team | Clearwater, Florida |
10:30 a.m. EST | Creavalle ![]() Le Toux ![]() ![]() Sapong ![]() Fernandes ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
February 11, 2016 Preseason | Philadelphia Union | 2–4 | Chicago Fire | Clearwater, Florida |
3:00 p.m. EST | Herbers ![]() Missimo ![]() |
Report | Accam ![]() ![]() LaBrocca ![]() Gilberto ![]() |
Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
February 17, 2016 Preseason | D.C. United | 1–1 | Philadelphia Union | St. Petersburg, Florida |
4:00 p.m. EST | Espindola ![]() |
Report | Le Toux ![]() |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
February 20, 2016 Preseason | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 0–2 | Philadelphia Union | St. Petersburg, Florida |
7:00 p.m. EST | Sweat ![]() |
Report | Tribbett ![]() Fernandes ![]() Anderson ![]() Restrepo ![]() |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium Referee: Jorge Gonzalez |
February 24, 2016 Preseason | Philadelphia Union | 0–0 | New York Red Bulls | Clearwater, Florida |
7:00 p.m. EST | Le Toux ![]() Ilsinho ![]() ![]() Carroll ![]() Nogueira ![]() Alberg ![]() |
Report | Kljestan ![]() |
Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
February 27, 2016 Preseason | Philadelphia Union | 1–0 | Toronto FC | St. Petersburg, Florida |
4:00 p.m. EST | Sapong ![]() |
Report | Bradley ![]() Bloom ![]() Moor ![]() |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
Source: MLS
MLS season
[edit]March 6, 2016 Regular Season | FC Dallas | 2–0 | Philadelphia Union | Frisco, Texas |
3:00 p.m. EST | Castillo ![]() Hedges ![]() Urruti ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Carroll ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 14,248 Referee: Mark Geiger |
March 12, 2016 Regular Season | Columbus Crew SC | 1–2 | Philadelphia Union | Columbus, Ohio |
7:30 p.m. EST | Kamara ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Pontius ![]() Fabinho ![]() Carroll ![]() |
Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium Attendance: 17,015 Referee: Hilario Grajeda |
March 20, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 3–0 | New England Revolution | Chester, Pennsylvania |
2:30 p.m. EDT | Sapong ![]() Fabinho ![]() Le Toux ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Watson ![]() Tierney ![]() Fagundez ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 17,027 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
April 2, 2016 Regular Season | Chicago Fire | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
5:00 p.m. EDT | Ramos ![]() Igboananike ![]() Polster ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Creavalle ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 12,073 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
April 8, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–1 | Orlando City SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Sapong ![]() Fabinho ![]() Barnetta ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Winter ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 15,011 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
April 16, 2016 Regular Season | Seattle Sounders FC | 2–1 | Philadelphia Union | Seattle, Washington |
10:00 p.m. EDT | Marshall ![]() Remick ![]() Morris ![]() Valdez ![]() Alonso ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Alberg ![]() ![]() Fabinho ![]() Le Toux ![]() Fernandes ![]() |
Stadium: CenturyLink Field Attendance: 39,620 Referee: Drew Fischer |
April 23, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | New York City FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
4:00 p.m. EDT | Pontius ![]() Fabinho ![]() Sapong ![]() Creavalle ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Lopez ![]() Villa ![]() Bravo ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,681 Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero |
April 30, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 1–1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Chester, Pennsylvania |
4:00 p.m. EDT | Pontius ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Alashe ![]() Godoy ![]() ![]() Dawkins ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,079 Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
May 11, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–2 | LA Galaxy | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Nogueira ![]() Rosenberry ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Rogers ![]() ![]() Magee ![]() Kennedy ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 17,985 Referee: Sorin Stoica |
May 14, 2016 Regular Season | Montreal Impact | 1–1 | Philadelphia Union | Montreal, Quebec |
5:00 p.m. EDT | Drogba ![]() Piatti ![]() Donadel ![]() Oyongo ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Sapong ![]() Gaddis ![]() |
Stadium: Saputo Stadium Attendance: 20,801 Referee: Drew Fischer |
May 20, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 1–0 | D.C. United | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Barnetta ![]() Gaddis ![]() Marquez ![]() ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Nyarko ![]() Birnbaum ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 17,364 Referee: Jaime Herrera |
May 25, 2016 Regular Season | Orlando City SC | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Orlando, Florida |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Kaká ![]() Rivas ![]() Molino ![]() Larin ![]() Carrasco ![]() Higuita ![]() Mateos ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Le Toux ![]() Barnetta ![]() ![]() Tibbett ![]() |
Stadium: Citrus Bowl Attendance: 24,109 Referee: Sorin Stoica |
May 28, 2016 Regular Season | Colorado Rapids | 1–1 | Philadelphia Union | Commerce City, Colorado |
9:00 p.m. EDT | Cronin ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Carroll ![]() |
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 18,015 Referee: Hilari Grajeda |
June 1, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 3–2 | Columbus Crew SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Pontius ![]() Tribbett ![]() Nogueira ![]() ![]() Le Toux ![]() Herbers ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Kamara ![]() Finlay ![]() Casey ![]() Martinez ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 15,543 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
June 18, 2016 Regular Season | New York City FC | 3–2 | Philadelphia Union | New York City, New York |
1:00 p.m. EDT | Lampard ![]() ![]() Villa ![]() Allen ![]() Pirlo ![]() Hernandez ![]() ![]() Matarrita ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Barnetta ![]() Gaddis ![]() Alberg ![]() Brillant ![]() |
Stadium: Yankee Stadium Attendance: 27,456 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
June 22, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 4–3 | Chicago Fire | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Campbell ![]() Alberg ![]() ![]() Carroll ![]() Tribbett ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Accam ![]() Cocis ![]() Thiam ![]() Campbell ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,667 Referee: Jaime Herrera |
June 25, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–3 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Alberg ![]() Barnetta ![]() Pontius ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Jacobson ![]() Manneh ![]() ![]() Bolaños ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 17,225 Referee: Armand Villarreal |
July 2, 2016 Regular Season | Houston Dynamo | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Houston, Texas |
9:00 p.m. EDT | Maidana ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Yaro ![]() ![]() Creavalle ![]() |
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 18,457 Referee: Edvin Jurisevic |
July 9, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 3–0 | D.C. United | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Alberg ![]() Ilsinho ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Kofi Opare ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,463 Referee: Sorin Stoica |
July 17, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–2 | New York Red Bulls | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Carroll ![]() Ilsinho ![]() ![]() Sapong ![]() Pontius ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Kljestan ![]() Zizzo ![]() Lade ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,500 Referee: Alan Kelly |
July 23, 2016 Regular Season | Montreal Impact | 5–1 | Philadelphia Union | Montreal, Quebec |
TBD | Drogba ![]() Salazar ![]() Mallace ![]() Bernier ![]() Piatti ![]() Mancosu ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Barnetta ![]() Pontius ![]() Gaddis ![]() |
Stadium: Saputo Stadium Attendance: 20,801 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
July 31, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 1–2 | Real Salt Lake | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Fabinho ![]() Alberg ![]() Carroll ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Maund ![]() Plata ![]() Morales ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,091 Referee: Juan Guzman |
August 6, 2016 Regular Season | D.C. United | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Washington, D.C. |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Kemp ![]() Acosta ![]() Birnbaum ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Marquez ![]() Barnetta ![]() Pontius ![]() Tribbett ![]() |
Stadium: RFK Stadium Attendance: 16,392 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
August 13, 2016 Regular Season | New England Revolution | 0–4 | Philadelphia Union | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Caldwell ![]() Kamara ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Sapong ![]() Pontius ![]() Marquez ![]() Herbers ![]() Alberg ![]() |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 17,127 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
August 20, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 1–3 | Toronto FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Tribbett ![]() Barnetta ![]() Yaro ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Giovinco ![]() Moor ![]() ![]() Morrow ![]() Altidore ![]() Johnson ![]() Bradley ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,271 Referee: Mark Geiger |
August 24, 2016 Regular Season | Columbus Crew SC | 1–2 | Philadelphia Union | Columbus, Ohio |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Jahn ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Herbers ![]() Rosenberry ![]() Bedoya ![]() |
Stadium: MAPFRE Stadium Attendance: 13,114 Referee: Radu Petrescu |
August 27, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | Sporting Kansas City | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Creavalle ![]() Alberg ![]() Barnetta ![]() Bedoya ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Medranda ![]() ![]() Espinoza ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 17,911 Referee: Juan Guzman |
September 3, 2016 Regular Season | Chicago Fire | 3–0 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
8:30 p.m. EDT | Meira ![]() Cocis ![]() Kappelhof ![]() de Leeuw ![]() Alvarez ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Alberg ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 16,102 Referee: Ted Unkel |
September 10, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 1–1 | Montreal Impact | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Pontius ![]() Barnetta ![]() Sapong ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Ciman ![]() Camara ![]() Mancosu ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,500 Referee: Armand Villarreal |
September 17, 2016 Regular Season | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Philadelphia Union | Portland, Oregon |
6:00 p.m. EDT | Valeri ![]() Adi ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Yaro ![]() ![]() Bedoya ![]() Pontius ![]() Carroll ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 21,144 Referee: Chris Penso |
September 24, 2016 Regular Season | Toronto FC | 1–1 | Philadelphia Union | Toronto, Ontario |
5:00 p.m. EDT | Johnson ![]() Morrow ![]() Altidore ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Bedoya ![]() Marquez ![]() |
Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 26,455 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
October 1, 2016 Regular Season | New York Red Bulls | 3–2 | Philadelphia Union | Harrison, New Jersey |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Kljestan ![]() Wright-Phillips ![]() Perrinelle ![]() McCarty ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Herbers ![]() ![]() Pontius ![]() ![]() Barnetta ![]() |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 22,731 Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero |
October 16, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | Orlando City SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
5:00 p.m. EDT | Marquez ![]() Herbers ![]() Barnetta ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Aja ![]() Rivas ![]() Baptista ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,007 Referee: Ricard Salazar |
October 23, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | New York Red Bulls | Chester, Pennsylvania |
4:00 p.m. EDT | Ilsinho ![]() Creavalle ![]() Tribbett ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Grella ![]() Wright-Phillips ![]() Perrinelle ![]() Muyl ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,500 Referee: Kevin Stott |
MLS Cup playoffs
[edit]October 26, 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs | Toronto FC | 3–1 | Philadelphia Union | Toronto, Ontario |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Bradley ![]() Giovinco ![]() Altidore ![]() ![]() Osorio ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Sapong ![]() Bedoya ![]() ![]() Tribbett ![]() |
Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 21,759 Referee: Baldom Toledo |
Statistics
[edit]Statistics are from all MLS league matches as documented by MLSsoccer.com.[4]
Nat. | No. | Player | Pos. | Apps | Starts | G | A | ![]() |
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Acquired |
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2 | Warren Creavalle | CM | 27 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Trade |
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3 | Taylor Washington | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | SuperDraft |
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4 | Ken Tribbett | CB | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Signed |
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5 | Vincent Nogueira† | DM | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Signed |
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6 | Roland Alberg | CM | 28 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Signed |
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7 | Brian Carroll | DM | 26 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | Trade |
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8 | Maurice Edu | DM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Signed |
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9 | Sebastien Le Toux† | LM/RM | 18 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | Trade |
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9 | Charlie Davies | CF/CF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Trade |
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10 | Tranquillo Barnetta | CM | 29 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | Signed |
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11 | Alejandro Bedoya | MF | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Signed |
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12 | Keegan Rosenberry | RB | 34 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | SuperDraft |
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13 | Chris Pontius | LM | 33 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | Trade |
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14 | Fabian Herbers | CF | 21 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | SuperDraft |
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15 | Joshua Yaro | LB/CB | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | SuperDraft |
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16 | Richie Marquez | CB | 33 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | SuperDraft |
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17 | CJ Sapong | CF | 31 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Trade |
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18 | Eric Ayuk Mbu | LM/RM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Signed |
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19 | Cole Missimo | MF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Signed |
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20 | Walter Restrepo | LM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Signed |
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21 | Derrick Jones | MF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Homegrown |
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22 | Leo Fernandes | RM | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | SuperDraft |
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23 | Anderson | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Loan |
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25 | Ilsinho | CM/RM | 25 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Signed |
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26 | Auston Trusty | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Homegrown |
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28 | Ray Gaddis | RB | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | SuperDraft |
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33 | Fabinho | LB | 29 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | Signed |
Total | 50 | 42 | 57 | 8 |
- Players with names marked † left the club during the playing season.
- Players with names in italics were loaned players.
Goalkeepers
[edit]Nat. | No. | Player | Apps | Starts | Record | GA | GAA | SO | ![]() |
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Acquired |
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1 | Andre Blake | 32 | 32 | 10–13–9 | 50 | 1.56 | 6 | 0 | 0 | SuperDraft |
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24 | Matt Jones | 1 | 1 | 1–0–0 | 2 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Loan |
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27 | John McCarthy | 1 | 1 | 0–1–0 | 3 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Signed |
Total | 34 | 34 | 11–14–9 | 55 | 1.61 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
- Record = W-L-D
Standings
[edit]Eastern Conference standings
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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4 | D.C. United | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 53 | 47 | +6 | 46 | MLS Cup Knockout Round |
5 | Montreal Impact | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 49 | 53 | −4 | 45 | |
6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 52 | 55 | −3 | 42 | |
7 | New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 44 | 54 | −10 | 42 | |
8 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 41 |
Overall standings
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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11 | Montreal Impact | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 49 | 53 | −4 | 45 |
12 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 48 | 53 | −5 | 44 |
13 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 52 | 55 | −3 | 42 |
14 | New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 44 | 54 | −10 | 42 |
15 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 41 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored;
U.S. Open Cup
[edit]June 15, 2016 Fourth round | Philadelphia Union | 3–2 | Harrisburg City Islanders | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 PM | Restrepo ![]() Marquez ![]() Creavalle ![]() Alberg ![]() |
Recap Box Score |
Foster ![]() Benbow ![]() Johnson ![]() Barril ![]() Warshaw ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Referee: Sorin Stoica |
June 29, 2016 Round of 16 | Philadelphia Union | 2–1 | New York Red Bulls | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 PM | Pontius ![]() Ilsinho ![]() Fernandes ![]() |
PHI Report | Grella ![]() Zizzo ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Referee: Mark Kadlecik |
July 20, 2016 Quarterfinals | New England Revolution | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Philadelphia Union | Boston, Massachusetts |
7:30 PM | Sambinha ![]() Watson ![]() ![]() |
Report Box Score |
Creavalle ![]() Herbers ![]() |
Stadium: Harvard Stadium |
Penalties | ||||
Nguyen ![]() Tierney ![]() Caldwell ![]() Gonçalves ![]() Watson ![]() |
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Friendlies
[edit]July 13, 2016 Friendly | Philadelphia Union ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Anderson ![]() |
Report | Boateng ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 12,881 Referee: Hilario Grajeda |
Transfers
[edit]In
[edit]Date | Player | Number | Position | Previous club | Fee/notes |
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December 7, 2015 | ![]() |
13 | LM | ![]() |
Traded for general and targeted allocation money[5] |
January 12, 2016 | ![]() |
20 | LM | ![]() |
Undisclosed transfer fee[6] |
January 14, 2016 | ![]() |
15 | LB/CB | ![]() |
2016 MLS SuperDraft |
January 14, 2016 | ![]() |
12 | RB | ![]() |
2016 MLS SuperDraft |
January 14, 2016 | ![]() |
11 | CF | ![]() |
2016 MLS SuperDraft |
February 4, 2016 | ![]() |
6 | CM | ![]() |
Undisclosed transfer fee[7] |
February 23, 2016 | ![]() |
4 | CB | ![]() |
Free |
February 24, 2016 | ![]() |
25 | CM/RM | ![]() |
Free |
July 27, 2016 | ![]() |
21 | MF | ![]() |
Signed as a Homegrown Player[8] |
August 3, 2016 | ![]() |
9 | MF | ![]() |
Signed as a Designated Player[9] |
August 4, 2016 | ![]() |
11 | FW | ![]() |
Acquired in exchange for General and Targeted Allocation Money, and a first round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft[10] |
Out
[edit]Date | Player | Number | Position | New club | Fee/notes |
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December 7, 2015 | ![]() |
10 | AM/MF | ![]() |
Traded for allocation money and a 2016 SuperDraft pick |
December 7, 2015 | ![]() |
11 | LW/ST | ![]() |
Traded for allocation money and a 2016 SuperDraft pick |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
19 | FW | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
44 | FW | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
77 | MF | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
6 | FW | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
29 | FW | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
15 | DM | ![]() |
Traded for 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
23 | CB | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
21 | MF | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
20 | LW/RW | ![]() |
Option declined |
December 11, 2015 | ![]() |
18 | GK | ![]() |
Traded for 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick |
January 15, 2016 | ![]() |
18 | MF | ![]() |
Traded for 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick |
May 24, 2016 | ![]() |
13 | MF | ![]() |
Undisclosed Transfer Fee |
June 16, 2016 | ![]() |
5 | DM | ![]() |
Mutually Terminated Contract |
August 3, 2016 | ![]() |
9 | MF | ![]() |
Traded for General Allocation Money |
Loan in
[edit]Date | Player | Number | Position | Loaned from |
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January 13, 2016 | ![]() |
23 | CB | ![]() |
February 9, 2016 | ![]() |
GK | ![]() |
Loan out
[edit]Date | Player | Number | Position | Loaned to |
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January 12, 2015 | ![]() |
13 | MF | ![]() |
Honors and awards
[edit]MLS Player of the Week
[edit]Week | Player | Stats |
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14 | ![]() |
1G 1A |
16 | ![]() |
4G |
18 | ![]() |
2G |
MLS Goal of the Week
[edit]Week | Player | Link |
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14 | ![]() |
[1] |
MLS Save of the Week
[edit]Week | Player | Link |
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16 | ![]() |
[2] |
MLS All-Stars 2016
[edit]Position | Player | Notes |
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GK | ![]() |
Starting XI |
DF | ![]() |
Starting XI |
End of Season Awards
[edit]Player | Country | Award | Notes | Ref |
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Andre Blake | ![]() |
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year | First to win award in club history | [13] |
Keegan Rosenberry | ![]() |
MLS Fair Play Award | [14] | |
Chris Pontius | ![]() |
MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ Matthew McCarthy (November 18, 2016). "Philadelphia Union 2016 Season Review". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ "2015 Schedule". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
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