2016 Philadelphia Union season
Lowest home attendance | League: 15,011 (Apr 8 vs. Orlando City SC) All: 12,881 (Jul 13 vs. Crystal Palace) | ||
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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
2016 MLS SuperDraft
Round | Pick | Name | Position | Nationality | School |
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1 | 2 | Josh Yaro
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Defender | Ghana | Georgetown |
3 | Keegan Rosenberry | Defender | United States | Georgetown | |
6 | Fabian Herbers | Midfielder
|
Germany | Creighton | |
2 | 23 | Taylor Washington | Defender | United States | George Mason |
3 | 44 | Mitchell Lurie | Defender | United States | Rutgers |
4 | 64 | Cole Missimo | Midfielder
|
United States | Northwestern |
2015 MLS regular season
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
The
2016 roster
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
Current squad
No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of birth (age) | Signed From |
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Goalkeepers | |||||
1 | Andre Blake (GA) | GK | November 21, 1990 | UConn
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24 | Matt Jones | GK | May 11, 1986 | Belenenses
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27 | John McCarthy | GK | July 4, 1992 | Rochester Rhinos
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Defenders | |||||
3 | Taylor Washington | LB | August 16, 1993 | George Mason University | |
4 | Ken Tribbett | CB | August 25, 1991 | Bethlehem Steel FC
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12 | Keegan Rosenberry | RB | December 11, 1993 | Georgetown University | |
15 | Joshua Yaro (INT, GA) | CB | March 7, 1994 | Georgetown University | |
16 | Richie Marquez | CB | May 26, 1992 | University of Redlands
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23 | Anderson Conceição | CB | October 24, 1989 | Tombense Futebol Clube | |
26 | HGP )
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CB | August 12, 1998 | Bethlehem Steel FC
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28 | Ray Gaddis | RB
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January 13, 1990 | West Virginia University | |
33 | Fabinho
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LB
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March 16, 1985 | Sydney FC | |
Midfielders | |||||
2 | Warren Creavalle | DM
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August 14, 1990 | Toronto FC | |
6 | Roland Alberg (INT) | CM
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August 6, 1990 | ADO Den Haag | |
7 | Brian Carroll | DM
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July 20, 1981 | Columbus Crew SC
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8 | Maurice Edu (DP) | DM
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April 18, 1986 | Stoke City
| |
10 | Tranquillo Barnetta (INT) | CM | May 22, 1985 | Schalke 04
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11 | Alejandro Bedoya (DP) | CM/RM | April 29, 1987 | FC Nantes | |
13 | Chris Pontius | LM
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May 12, 1987 | D.C. United | |
14 | Eric Ayuk Mbu (INT)
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LM/RM | February 17, 1997 | Rainbow FC Bamenda | |
19 | Cole Missimo | MF
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February 15, 1993 | Northwestern Wildcats | |
21 | HGP )
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MF
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March 3, 1997 | Bethlehem Steel FC
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22 | Leo Fernandes | RM
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December 23, 1991 | Reading United A.C.
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25 | Ilsinho (INT) | CM/RM | October 12, 1985 | Shakhtar Donetsk
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Forwards | |||||
9 | Charlie Davies | CF | June 25, 1986 | New England Revolution | |
14 | Fabian Herbers (INT, GA) | CF | August 17, 1993 | Creighton University | |
17 | C.J. Sapong
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CF | December 27, 1988 | Sporting Kansas City |
Last updated: January 24, 2016.
Source: Philadelphia Union
DP indicates Designated Player
GA indicates Generation Adidas Player
INT indicates MLS International Player and qualifies for an international roster spot
Competitions
Preseason
February 6, 2016 Preseason | Jacksonville Armada FC | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Jacksonville, Florida |
6:00 p.m. EST | Eloundou 80' | Report | Alberg 22' | Stadium: Community First Park Referee: Hilario Grajeda |
February 9, 2016 Preseason | U-17 U.S. Men's National Team | Clearwater, Florida | ||
10:30 a.m. EST | Report | Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
February 11, 2016 Preseason | Chicago Fire | Clearwater, Florida | ||
3:00 p.m. EST | Herbers 16' Missimo 83' |
Report | Gilberto 64' |
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 56' (pen. ) |
Report | Le Toux 7' |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
February 20, 2016 Preseason | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 0–2 | Philadelphia Union | St. Petersburg, Florida |
7:00 p.m. EST | Sweat 1' | Report | Tribbett 17' Fernandes 29' Anderson 58' Restrepo 79' |
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 28' Ilsinho 29' 44' Carroll 32' Nogueira 42' Alberg 74' |
Report | Kljestan 31' | Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
February 27, 2016 Preseason | Philadelphia Union | 1–0 | Toronto FC | St. Petersburg, Florida |
4:00 p.m. EST | Sapong 60' |
Report | Bradley 33' Bloom 38' Moor 79' |
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
Source: MLS
MLS season
March 6, 2016 Regular Season | FC Dallas | 2–0 | Philadelphia Union | Frisco, Texas |
3:00 p.m. EST | 74' | Report Box Score |
Carroll 34' | 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 87' | Report Box Score |
65' | Stadium: |
March 20, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 3–0 | New England Revolution | Chester, Pennsylvania |
2:30 p.m. EDT | Le Toux 90+3' |
Report Box Score |
Fagundez 57' |
Stadium: |
April 2, 2016 Regular Season | Chicago Fire | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
5:00 p.m. EDT | Ramos 37' Igboananike 51' Polster 72' |
Report Box Score |
Creavalle 13' 47' | Stadium: |
April 8, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–1 | Orlando City SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | 90' | Report Box Score |
Winter 43' | Stadium: |
April 23, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | New York City FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
4:00 p.m. EDT | 90+1' | Report Box Score |
Lopez 16' Villa 69' Bravo 89' |
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 30' | Report Box Score |
83' | Stadium: |
May 11, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–2 | LA Galaxy | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Nogueira 4' Rosenberry 63' |
Report Box Score |
Rogers 15' 70' Magee 47' Kennedy 82' |
Stadium: |
May 14, 2016 Regular Season | Montreal, Quebec | |||
5:00 p.m. EDT | Drogba 3' Piatti 36' Donadel 50' Oyongo 80' |
Report Box Score |
Gaddis 81' |
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 | 90+1', 90+2' | Report Box Score |
Nyarko 45+1' Birnbaum 53' |
Stadium: |
May 25, 2016 Regular Season | Orlando City SC | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Orlando, Florida |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Kaká 32' Rivas 64' Molino 68' Larin 71' Carrasco 76' Higuita 89' Mateos 90+3' |
Report Box Score |
75' | Stadium: |
May 28, 2016 Regular Season | Colorado Rapids | 1–1 | Philadelphia Union | Commerce City, Colorado |
9:00 p.m. EDT | Cronin 87' | Report Box Score |
Carroll 90+2' | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 18,015 Referee: Hilari Grajeda |
June 1, 2016 Regular Season | Columbus Crew SC | Chester, Pennsylvania | ||
7:00 p.m. EDT | 84' | Report Box Score |
Kamara 14' Finlay 43' Casey 77' Martinez 90+3' |
Stadium: |
June 18, 2016 Regular Season | New York City, New York | |||
1:00 p.m. EDT | Matarrita 90+5' |
Report Box Score |
Brillant 88' (o.g. ) |
Stadium: Yankee Stadium Attendance: 27,456 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
June 22, 2016 Regular Season | Chicago Fire | Chester, Pennsylvania | ||
7:00 p.m. EDT | Campbell 11' (o.g.) Alberg 15', 45+1', 56' (pen.), 58' Carroll 36' Tribbett 37' |
Report Box Score |
85' | Stadium: |
June 25, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–3 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Alberg 14' Barnetta 36' Pontius 90+4' |
Report Box Score |
Jacobson 19' Manneh 41', 51' Bolaños 84' |
Stadium: |
July 2, 2016 Regular Season | Houston, Texas | |||
9:00 p.m. EDT | Maidana 90+5' | Report Box Score |
Yaro 2' 87' Creavalle 90+4' |
Stadium: |
July 9, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 3–0 | D.C. United | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Alberg 20' (pen.) Ilsinho 37' (pen.), 47' |
Report Box Score |
Kofi Opare 19' 65' | Stadium: |
July 17, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–2 | New York Red Bulls | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | 68' | Report Box Score |
Kljestan 27', 44' Zizzo 66' Lade 72' |
Stadium: |
July 23, 2016 Regular Season | Montreal, Quebec | |||
TBD | Drogba 19', 42', 52' Salazar 26' Mallace 50' Bernier 83' Piatti 87' Mancosu 90+1' |
Report Box Score |
Gaddis 76' |
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 | 90' | Report Box Score |
Maund 42' Plata 48' Morales 54', 55' |
Stadium: |
August 6, 2016 Regular Season | D.C. United | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Washington, D.C. |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Kemp 16' Acosta 58' Birnbaum 90+4' |
Report Box Score |
Marquez 5' Barnetta 45+1' Pontius 57' Tribbett 63' |
Stadium: |
August 13, 2016 Regular Season | New England Revolution | 0–4 | Philadelphia Union | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Caldwell 18' Kamara 41' |
Report Box Score |
90+3' | 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 24' Barnetta 67' Yaro 73' |
Report Box Score |
Giovinco 18' Moor 30', 40' Morrow 42' Altidore 44' Johnson 45' Bradley 58' |
Stadium: |
August 24, 2016 Regular Season | Columbus Crew SC | 1–2 | Philadelphia Union | Columbus, Ohio |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Jahn 73' | Report Box Score |
Herbers 60' Rosenberry 74' Bedoya 78' |
Stadium: Radu Petrescu |
August 27, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | Sporting Kansas City | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Creavalle 51' Alberg 67' Barnetta 90+2' Bedoya 90+3' |
Report Box Score |
Medranda 20' 59' Espinoza 20' 87' |
Stadium: |
September 3, 2016 Regular Season | Chicago Fire | 3–0 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
8:30 p.m. EDT | 90' | Report Box Score |
Alberg 22' (o.g.) | Stadium: |
September 10, 2016 Regular Season | Montreal Impact | Chester, Pennsylvania | ||
7:00 p.m. EDT | Sapong 54' |
Report Box Score |
Ciman 48' Camara 60' Mancosu 88' |
Stadium: |
September 17, 2016 Regular Season | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Philadelphia Union | Portland, Oregon |
6:00 p.m. EDT | Valeri 46' Adi 53' |
Report Box Score |
Yaro 25' 85' Bedoya 35' Pontius 47' Carroll 78' |
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 24' Morrow 70' Altidore 90+4' |
Report Box Score |
Bedoya 25' Marquez 66' |
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 44' Wright-Phillips 47' Perrinelle 58' McCarty 66' |
Report Box Score |
Herbers 15', 59' Pontius 55', 88' Barnetta 72' |
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 38' Herbers 44' Barnetta 67' |
Report Box Score |
Aja 56' Rivas 59' Baptista 90+5' |
Stadium: |
October 23, 2016 Regular Season | Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | New York Red Bulls | Chester, Pennsylvania |
4:00 p.m. EDT | Ilsinho 22' Creavalle 45+1' Tribbett 78' |
Report Box Score |
Grella 22' Wright-Phillips 26' Perrinelle 54' Muyl 57' |
Stadium: |
MLS Cup playoffs
October 26, 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs | Toronto FC | 3–1 | Philadelphia Union | Toronto, Ontario |
7:30 p.m. EDT | Bradley 14' Giovinco 15' Altidore 45+1', 85' Osorio 48' |
Report Box Score |
90' | Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 21,759 Referee: Baldom Toledo |
Statistics
Statistics are from all MLS league matches as documented by MLSsoccer.com.[4]
Nat. | No. | Player | Pos. | Apps | Starts | G | A | Acquired | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Warren Creavalle | CM |
27 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Trade | |
3 | Taylor Washington | CB |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | SuperDraft | |
4 | Ken Tribbett | CB |
22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Signed | |
5 | Vincent Nogueira† | DM |
8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Signed | |
6 | Roland Alberg | CM |
28 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Signed | |
7 | Brian Carroll | DM |
26 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | Trade | |
8 | Maurice Edu | DM |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Signed | |
9 | Sebastien Le Toux †
|
RM |
18 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | Trade | |
9 | Charlie Davies | CF |
8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Trade | |
10 | Tranquillo Barnetta | CM |
29 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 | Signed | |
11 | Alejandro Bedoya | MF | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Signed | |
12 | Keegan Rosenberry | RB |
34 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | SuperDraft | |
13 | Chris Pontius | LM |
33 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | Trade | |
14 | Fabian Herbers | CF |
21 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | SuperDraft | |
15 | Joshua Yaro | CB |
17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | SuperDraft | |
16 | Richie Marquez | CB |
33 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | SuperDraft | |
17 | CJ Sapong
|
CF |
31 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Trade | |
18 | Eric Ayuk Mbu
|
RM |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Signed | |
19 | Cole Missimo | MF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Signed | |
20 | Walter Restrepo
|
LM |
4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Signed | |
21 | Derrick Jones | MF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Homegrown | |
22 | Leo Fernandes | RM |
12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | SuperDraft | |
23 | Anderson | CB |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Loan | |
25 | Ilsinho | RM |
25 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Signed | |
26 | Auston Trusty | CB |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Homegrown | |
28 | Ray Gaddis | RB |
7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | SuperDraft | |
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
Nat. | No. | Player | Apps | Starts | Record | GA | GAA | SO | Acquired | ||
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1 | Andre Blake | 32 | 32 | 10–13–9 | 50 | 1.56 | 6 | 0 | 0 | SuperDraft | |
24 | Matt Jones | 1 | 1 | 1–0–0 | 2 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Loan | |
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
Eastern Conference standings
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 | Knockout round |
5 | Montreal Impact
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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 |
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) home goals scored; 9) home goal differential; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Overall standings
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification[a] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) home goals scored; 9) home goal differential; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
- ^ CONCACAF Champions League
Selection Procedure- Four US-based teams qualify for the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League:
- The winner of the MLS Cup 2016 (Seattle Sounders FC);
- The winner of the Supporters' Shield (FC Dallas);
- The regular season conference champion that did not win the Supporters Shield (New York Red Bulls);
- The winner of the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup(FC Dallas; already qualified, so berth passes to Colorado Rapids)
One Canada-based team qualifies for the Champions League (NOTE: Canadian teams cannot qualify through MLS):- The winner of the 2016 and 2017 Canadian Championship (Toronto FC)
- The winner of the MLS Cup 2016 (Seattle Sounders FC);
- Four US-based teams qualify for the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League:
U.S. Open Cup
June 15, 2016 Fourth round | Philadelphia Union | 3–2 | Harrisburg City Islanders | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 PM | 45+1', 90+3' | Recap Box Score |
90+1' | 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 55', 60' Ilsinho 56' Fernandes 90+4' |
PHI Report | Grella 17' Zizzo 51' |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Referee: Mark Kadlecik |
July 20, 2016 Boston, Massachusetts | ||||
7:30 PM | Sambinha 13' Watson 44', 109' |
Report Box Score |
Creavalle 28' Herbers 90' |
Stadium: Harvard Stadium |
Penalties | ||||
Nguyen Tierney Caldwell Gonçalves Watson |
Friendlies
July 13, 2016 Friendly | Philadelphia Union | 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Chester, Pennsylvania |
7:00 p.m. EDT | Anderson 86' | Report | Boateng 36' | Stadium: |
Transfers
In
Date | Player | Number | Position | Previous club | Fee/notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 7, 2015 | Chris Pontius | 13 | LM | D.C. United | Traded for general and targeted allocation money[5] |
January 12, 2016 | Wálter Restrepo | 20 | LM | New York Cosmos | Undisclosed transfer fee[6] |
January 14, 2016 | Joshua Yaro | 15 | LB/CB | Georgetown University | 2016 MLS SuperDraft |
January 14, 2016 | Keegan Rosenberry | 12 | RB | Georgetown University | 2016 MLS SuperDraft |
January 14, 2016 | Fabian Herbers | 11 | CF | Creighton University | 2016 MLS SuperDraft |
February 4, 2016 | Roland Alberg | 6 | CM | ADO Den Haag | Undisclosed transfer fee[7] |
February 23, 2016 | Ken Tribbett | 4 | CB | Bethlehem Steel |
Free |
February 24, 2016 | Ilsinho | 25 | CM/RM | Shakhtar Donetsk |
Free |
July 27, 2016 | Derrick Jones | 21 | MF | Bethlehem Steel | Signed as a Homegrown Player[8]
|
August 3, 2016 | Alejandro Bedoya | 9 | MF | FC Nantes | Signed as a Designated Player[9] |
August 4, 2016 | Charlie Davies | 11 | FW | New England Revolution | Acquired in exchange for General and Targeted Allocation Money, and a first round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft[10] |
Out
Date | Player | Number | Position | New club | Fee/notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
December 7, 2015 | Cristian Maidana | 10 | AM/MF | Houston Dynamo |
Traded for allocation money and a 2016 SuperDraft pick |
December 7, 2015 | Andrew Wenger | 11 | LW/ST | Houston Dynamo |
Traded for allocation money and a 2016 SuperDraft pick |
December 10, 2015 | Dzenan Catic |
19 | FW | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | Danny Cruz | 44 | FW | Minnesota United FC | Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | Fred Carreiro |
77 | MF | Bethlehem Steel FC |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | Conor Casey | 6 | FW | Columbus Crew SC |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | Antoine Hoppenot | 29 | FW | FC Cincinnati |
Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | Ethan White | 15 | DM | New York City FC | Traded for 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick |
December 10, 2015 | Steven Vitória | 23 | CB | S.L. Benfica | Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | Eric Bird | 21 | MF | Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | Option declined |
December 10, 2015 | Jimmy McLaughlin |
20 | LW/RW | FC Cincinnati |
Option declined |
December 11, 2015 | Zac MacMath | 18 | GK | Colorado Rapids | Traded for 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick |
January 15, 2016 | Zach Pfeffer | 18 | MF | Colorado Rapids | Traded for 2016 MLS SuperDraft pick |
May 24, 2016 | Michael Lahoud | 13 | MF | Miami FC | Undisclosed Transfer Fee |
June 16, 2016 | Vincent Nogueira | 5 | DM | RC Strasbourg |
Mutually Terminated Contract |
August 3, 2016 | Sébastien Le Toux | 9 | MF | Colorado Rapids | Traded for General Allocation Money |
Loan in
Date | Player | Number | Position | Loaned from |
---|---|---|---|---|
January 13, 2016 | Anderson Conceição | 23 | CB | Tombense Futebol Clube[11] |
February 9, 2016 | Matt Jones | GK | Belenenses[12]
|
Loan out
Date | Player | Number | Position | Loaned to |
---|---|---|---|---|
January 12, 2015 | Michael Lahoud | 13 | MF | New York Cosmos |
Honors and awards
MLS Player of the Week
Week | Player | Stats |
---|---|---|
14 | Chris Pontius | 1G 1A |
16 | Roland Alberg | 4G |
18 | Ilsinho | 2G |
MLS Goal of the Week
Week | Player | Link |
---|---|---|
14 | Chris Pontius | [1] |
MLS Save of the Week
Week | Player | Link |
---|---|---|
16 | Andre Blake | [2] |
MLS All-Stars 2016
Position | Player | Notes |
---|---|---|
GK | Andre Blake | Starting XI |
DF | Keegan Rosenberry | Starting XI |
End of Season Awards
Player | Country | Award | Notes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
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
- ^ Matthew McCarthy (November 18, 2016). "Philadelphia Union 2016 Season Review". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- ^ "2015 Schedule". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ^ "Players". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ^ "Player Stats". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
- ^ "Union Acquire Midfielder Chris Pontius from D.C. United". Philadelphia Union. December 7, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Winger Walter Restrepo". Philadelphia Union. January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Dutch Midfielder Roland Alberg". Philadelphia Union. February 4, 2016. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ "Jones becomes first player to take Path to the Pros through Academy, Bethlehem Steel, and now First Team". Philadelphia Union. July 27, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Acquire U.S. International Alejandro Bedoya". August 3, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Charlie Davies From New England". August 4, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Sign Brazilian Defender Anderson Conceição". Philadelphia Union. January 13, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ "Union Add Goalkeeper Matt Jones Via Loan From Portuguese Top Division". Philadelphia Union. February 9, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake named MLS Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year". mlssoccer.com. November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Union rookie Keegan Rosenberry wins Fair Play award". ESPN FC. November 27, 2016.
- ^ "Chris Pontius wins MLS Comeback Player of the Year". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.