José Roberto Nuñez
@josernunez91.bsky.social
Philadelphia Union Beat Reporter | Opinions are my own | NASR Member | Greatness from Small Beginnings | AAT Sports Philadelphia
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Going live with Kevin Kinkead at 9 PM for the yearly It’s Always Soccer in Philadelphia Union post-mortem.
Grab your drink of choice and join us on the Crossing Broad YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/live/Umfu_7J...
#doop #MLS #USMNT
Grab your drink of choice and join us on the Crossing Broad YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/live/Umfu_7J...
#doop #MLS #USMNT
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Going live with Kevin Kinkead at 9 PM for the yearly It’s Always Soccer in Philadelphia Union post-mortem.
Grab your drink of choice and join us on the Crossing Broad YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/live/Umfu_7J...
#doop #MLS #USMNT
Grab your drink of choice and join us on the Crossing Broad YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/live/Umfu_7J...
#doop #MLS #USMNT
Answers are starting to trickle out regarding contracts and options: Vassilev has a new deal through 2028, with an option for 2029.
He featured a total of 38 times in 2025, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists across 2,380 minutes in all competitions.
#doop #allforcity #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
He featured a total of 38 times in 2025, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists across 2,380 minutes in all competitions.
#doop #allforcity #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Answers are starting to trickle out regarding contracts and options: Vassilev has a new deal through 2028, with an option for 2029.
He featured a total of 38 times in 2025, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists across 2,380 minutes in all competitions.
#doop #allforcity #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
He featured a total of 38 times in 2025, scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists across 2,380 minutes in all competitions.
#doop #allforcity #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
Final piece for PhillyVoice this season:
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
A gigantic thank you to the team at PhillyVoice for the opportunity to cover the playoff run. I hope there was enough interest to keep this going next year, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.
#doop #MLS
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
A gigantic thank you to the team at PhillyVoice for the opportunity to cover the playoff run. I hope there was enough interest to keep this going next year, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.
#doop #MLS
Union's season ends in playoff shutout from Matt Freese, NYCFC
The Union’s Supporters’ Shield-winning season is over, and now it's uncertain what comes next.
www.phillyvoice.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Final piece for PhillyVoice this season:
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
A gigantic thank you to the team at PhillyVoice for the opportunity to cover the playoff run. I hope there was enough interest to keep this going next year, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.
#doop #MLS
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
A gigantic thank you to the team at PhillyVoice for the opportunity to cover the playoff run. I hope there was enough interest to keep this going next year, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.
#doop #MLS
Another one for Philly Voice: a preview of the NYCFC vs. Union Eastern Conference Semi-Final match this weekend.
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
Please consider reading and sharing.
Show the "suits" that Union/soccer coverage is worthwhile for the site.
#doop #NYCFC #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
Please consider reading and sharing.
Show the "suits" that Union/soccer coverage is worthwhile for the site.
#doop #NYCFC #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
November 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Another one for Philly Voice: a preview of the NYCFC vs. Union Eastern Conference Semi-Final match this weekend.
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
Please consider reading and sharing.
Show the "suits" that Union/soccer coverage is worthwhile for the site.
#doop #NYCFC #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia...
Please consider reading and sharing.
Show the "suits" that Union/soccer coverage is worthwhile for the site.
#doop #NYCFC #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
Massive scoop by Eben Novy-Williams and Jacob Feldman of Sportico: the MLS–Apple deal will now end 3.5 years earlier than originally agreed.
November 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Massive scoop by Eben Novy-Williams and Jacob Feldman of Sportico: the MLS–Apple deal will now end 3.5 years earlier than originally agreed.
Union record-breaking transfer target Ezequiel Alladoh is not in the matchday roster for Brommapojkarna’s final match of the season.
Alladoh was featured in a club marketing post as recently as 14 hours ago.
The gears are moving.
#doop #MLS #Ghana #BlackStars
📸: Brommapojkarna
Alladoh was featured in a club marketing post as recently as 14 hours ago.
The gears are moving.
#doop #MLS #Ghana #BlackStars
📸: Brommapojkarna
November 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Union record-breaking transfer target Ezequiel Alladoh is not in the matchday roster for Brommapojkarna’s final match of the season.
Alladoh was featured in a club marketing post as recently as 14 hours ago.
The gears are moving.
#doop #MLS #Ghana #BlackStars
📸: Brommapojkarna
Alladoh was featured in a club marketing post as recently as 14 hours ago.
The gears are moving.
#doop #MLS #Ghana #BlackStars
📸: Brommapojkarna
Sources: The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to sing Ghanaian striker Ezekiel Alladoh.
#doop #ghana #sweden #allsvenslan
📸: Petter Arvidson and Richmond Entsie
#doop #ghana #sweden #allsvenslan
📸: Petter Arvidson and Richmond Entsie
November 6, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Sources: The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to sing Ghanaian striker Ezekiel Alladoh.
#doop #ghana #sweden #allsvenslan
📸: Petter Arvidson and Richmond Entsie
#doop #ghana #sweden #allsvenslan
📸: Petter Arvidson and Richmond Entsie
What a day for Curaçao! They defeat Jamaica 2–0 on National Day.
Celebrations are in order as the Blue Stars take the top spot in World Cup qualification with three matches to go.
#doop #Curaçao #ReggaeBoyz #CONCACAF
📹: Paramount+
Celebrations are in order as the Blue Stars take the top spot in World Cup qualification with three matches to go.
#doop #Curaçao #ReggaeBoyz #CONCACAF
📹: Paramount+
October 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
What a day for Curaçao! They defeat Jamaica 2–0 on National Day.
Celebrations are in order as the Blue Stars take the top spot in World Cup qualification with three matches to go.
#doop #Curaçao #ReggaeBoyz #CONCACAF
📹: Paramount+
Celebrations are in order as the Blue Stars take the top spot in World Cup qualification with three matches to go.
#doop #Curaçao #ReggaeBoyz #CONCACAF
📹: Paramount+
This match, per a source, is being moved to Chase Stadium in Florida due to protests and the threat of ICE agents in the Chicago area.
#doop #MLS #PuertoRico
#doop #MLS #PuertoRico
Union II Assistant Head Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain remains active during the international window, continuing his work with Puerto Rico’s national team.
Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
October 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This match, per a source, is being moved to Chase Stadium in Florida due to protests and the threat of ICE agents in the Chicago area.
#doop #MLS #PuertoRico
#doop #MLS #PuertoRico
Quinn Sullivan, Olwethu Makhanya, and Frankie Westfield have earned spots on this year’s 22 Under 22 list, making Philadelphia the most represented club.
Opinion: Glad they made the list--but I severely disagree with the placement.
#doop #MLS #MLSNEXTPro
📸: MLS and Carl Gulbish
Opinion: Glad they made the list--but I severely disagree with the placement.
#doop #MLS #MLSNEXTPro
📸: MLS and Carl Gulbish
October 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Quinn Sullivan, Olwethu Makhanya, and Frankie Westfield have earned spots on this year’s 22 Under 22 list, making Philadelphia the most represented club.
Opinion: Glad they made the list--but I severely disagree with the placement.
#doop #MLS #MLSNEXTPro
📸: MLS and Carl Gulbish
Opinion: Glad they made the list--but I severely disagree with the placement.
#doop #MLS #MLSNEXTPro
📸: MLS and Carl Gulbish
Union II Assistant Head Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain remains active during the international window, continuing his work with Puerto Rico’s national team.
Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Union II Assistant Head Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain remains active during the international window, continuing his work with Puerto Rico’s national team.
Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO
Got a hold of this piece of ridiculous Philadelphia Union history.
A gigantic thank you to the incredibly kind person who helped me get it.
Vamos Philadel-PIA.
#DOOP #everyonen
A gigantic thank you to the incredibly kind person who helped me get it.
Vamos Philadel-PIA.
#DOOP #everyonen
October 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Got a hold of this piece of ridiculous Philadelphia Union history.
A gigantic thank you to the incredibly kind person who helped me get it.
Vamos Philadel-PIA.
#DOOP #everyonen
A gigantic thank you to the incredibly kind person who helped me get it.
Vamos Philadel-PIA.
#DOOP #everyonen
Broke out the fine china tonight.
Big day in Philadelphia tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a great Friday!
#doop #redoctober #ringthebell
Big day in Philadelphia tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a great Friday!
#doop #redoctober #ringthebell
October 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Broke out the fine china tonight.
Big day in Philadelphia tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a great Friday!
#doop #redoctober #ringthebell
Big day in Philadelphia tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a great Friday!
#doop #redoctober #ringthebell
The MLSPA has released the list of Union players eligible for free agency under the CBA:
Bedoya – No Contract
Bender – No Contract
Donovan – Pending option
Marks – No Contract
Vassilev – Pending option
Uhre – No Contract
Harriel – Pending option
#doop #MLS #MLSPA
📷: Carl Gulbish and Philadelphia U
Bedoya – No Contract
Bender – No Contract
Donovan – Pending option
Marks – No Contract
Vassilev – Pending option
Uhre – No Contract
Harriel – Pending option
#doop #MLS #MLSPA
📷: Carl Gulbish and Philadelphia U
October 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Jesús Bueno has been called up to represent Venezuela for their upcoming international friendlies against Argentina on Friday, October 10, and Belize on October 14.
#doop #MLS #lavinotinto #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
#doop #MLS #lavinotinto #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
September 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Jesús Bueno has been called up to represent Venezuela for their upcoming international friendlies against Argentina on Friday, October 10, and Belize on October 14.
#doop #MLS #lavinotinto #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
#doop #MLS #lavinotinto #MLS
📷: Carl Gulbish
Sources: Lou Liedtka, a Wyncote, PA native and UVM alum, has signed a deal with the Philadelphia Union.
He made eight appearances for Vermont in 2024, logging 720 minutes with a .81 save percentage.
#doop #UVM #mlsnextpro
He made eight appearances for Vermont in 2024, logging 720 minutes with a .81 save percentage.
#doop #UVM #mlsnextpro
September 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sources: Lou Liedtka, a Wyncote, PA native and UVM alum, has signed a deal with the Philadelphia Union.
He made eight appearances for Vermont in 2024, logging 720 minutes with a .81 save percentage.
#doop #UVM #mlsnextpro
He made eight appearances for Vermont in 2024, logging 720 minutes with a .81 save percentage.
#doop #UVM #mlsnextpro
MLS punishment looming for Luis Suárez and others after Leagues Cup incident?
Short answer: I believe so.
In 2015, Clint Dempsey ripped up a referee’s notebook in the U.S. Open Cup, earning a two-year ban from the tournament and a three-match MLS suspension.
#doop #InterMiamiCF #Messi
Short answer: I believe so.
In 2015, Clint Dempsey ripped up a referee’s notebook in the U.S. Open Cup, earning a two-year ban from the tournament and a three-match MLS suspension.
#doop #InterMiamiCF #Messi
September 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
MLS punishment looming for Luis Suárez and others after Leagues Cup incident?
Short answer: I believe so.
In 2015, Clint Dempsey ripped up a referee’s notebook in the U.S. Open Cup, earning a two-year ban from the tournament and a three-match MLS suspension.
#doop #InterMiamiCF #Messi
Short answer: I believe so.
In 2015, Clint Dempsey ripped up a referee’s notebook in the U.S. Open Cup, earning a two-year ban from the tournament and a three-match MLS suspension.
#doop #InterMiamiCF #Messi
Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre combine for an incredible goal.
The future of the #usmnt in one sentence.
#doop #Usymnt #MLSNEXTPRO
📹: APPLE | MLS NEXT Pro
The future of the #usmnt in one sentence.
#doop #Usymnt #MLSNEXTPRO
📹: APPLE | MLS NEXT Pro
August 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre combine for an incredible goal.
The future of the #usmnt in one sentence.
#doop #Usymnt #MLSNEXTPRO
📹: APPLE | MLS NEXT Pro
The future of the #usmnt in one sentence.
#doop #Usymnt #MLSNEXTPRO
📹: APPLE | MLS NEXT Pro
How Damiani’s match-winner against Cincinnati sounded across the English, Spanish, and radio feeds.
Bravo to Callum Williams, Ian Joy, Pablo Ramírez, Jesús Bracamontes, Ryan Dunne, and Sébastien Le Toux for their calls of an incredibly entertaining match at TQL.
#doop #TodosPorCincy #AllForCincy
Bravo to Callum Williams, Ian Joy, Pablo Ramírez, Jesús Bracamontes, Ryan Dunne, and Sébastien Le Toux for their calls of an incredibly entertaining match at TQL.
#doop #TodosPorCincy #AllForCincy
Damiani Goal - How it sounded
YouTube video by José Nuñez
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August 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
How Damiani’s match-winner against Cincinnati sounded across the English, Spanish, and radio feeds.
Bravo to Callum Williams, Ian Joy, Pablo Ramírez, Jesús Bracamontes, Ryan Dunne, and Sébastien Le Toux for their calls of an incredibly entertaining match at TQL.
#doop #TodosPorCincy #AllForCincy
Bravo to Callum Williams, Ian Joy, Pablo Ramírez, Jesús Bracamontes, Ryan Dunne, and Sébastien Le Toux for their calls of an incredibly entertaining match at TQL.
#doop #TodosPorCincy #AllForCincy