Author: Megan Swanick

Megan is a nomadic soccer reporter that's traveled and written about World Cups spanning 3 continents, including both the women's and men's FIFA World Cups in Russia, France and South Africa. Megan's specialty for Last Word on Soccer is the Philadelphia Union, her hometown MLS team, as well as interesting stories from across the MLS, US National Teams, and CONCACAF.
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USA is Focused on Honduras Despite Weston McKennie Suspension

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USA forward Christian Pulisic kicks the ball in Nashville, Tennessee

Team USA is focused on the Honduras match despite Weston McKennie’s suspension during the first week of World Cup Qualifying. The news came to the team hours before they took on Canada at home in Nashville, Tennessee. Fans found out shortly after in part due to Weston McKennie’s Instagram post, which read: “Unfortunately I am […] READ MORE

USMNT Draw with El Salvador to open Concacaf WCQ

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usmnt draw

SAN SALVADOR – The USMNT draw with El Salvador to their seven month, 14-match journey that could take them back to soccer’s most important stage: the FIFA World Cup. Beneath the relentless roar of a rowdy crowd packed to near capacity, the team made their case that the World Cup in Qatar 2022 is where […] READ MORE

Philadelphia Union Loses to D.C. United Match Recap

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D.C. United hosts the Philadelphia Union on May 23, 2021

In a stunning disappointment, the Philadelphia Union loses unexpectedly against D.C. United to close out the summer season and head toward fall. The Union traveled to Audi Field Saturday with a respectable standing in the Eastern Conference and a strong record against Washington. Prior to kickoff, the Union was in 3rd place in the east, […] READ MORE

Philadelphia Union Face Rival D.C. United on the Road

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Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin looks on in Washington, DC

PREVIEW – Following a tight draw against Montreal and a nine-game unbeaten streak at home, the Philadelphia Union head back on the road to face rivals D.C. United in a Saturday evening match at Audi Field. This will be Union and United’s third meeting this season. The Philadelphia Union is up 2-0 in the season […] READ MORE

Match Recap: Philadelphia Union Draw Montreal

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Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan shoots the ball in Foxborough, Massachusetts

The Philadelphia Union draw Montreal in their Saturday evening match at home against CF Montréal – a team several rungs below them in MLS ranking- with the potential to take second place in the eastern conference with the expected win. In the end, their performance was fairly lackluster, and only just enough to garner a […] READ MORE

Match Recap: Philadelphia Union Defeat NYCFC

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Philadelphia Union defeat NYCFC

CHESTER, PA – The Philadelphia Union returned to Subaru Park last evening following a Concacaf Champions League semi-final loss in Mexico City to defeat NYCFC 1-0. The victory came on a second half goal from veteran captain Alejandro Bedoya, netting Philadelphia a needed three points for standings, morale, and their all-time record against their neighbors […] READ MORE