Nick Butler

Nick Butler

Joined: Feb 4, 2021

5-5 philly fan(yes soccer counts), podcast host, cali born, philly raised. I am currently at Rowan University going for my RTF bachelors degree with a double minor in journalism and marketing.

Aug 11, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) in the second half against Charlotte FC at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

The Lionel Messi effect has hit Philadelphia

Jun 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Julian Carranza (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Union gets their first Sunday matchup in Atlanta.

Jun 10, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) celebrates ahead of Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) after a teammate’s goal during the second half at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Union has unbeaten streaked snapped by San Jose

Jun 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Julian Carranza (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring against CF Montreal defenders during the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Union extend their unbeaten streak to 9

Mar 14, 2023; Chester, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez (8) looks on against Alianza FC in the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Martinez extended through 2025 with a club option

Apr 26, 2023; Chester, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag (10) celebrates with defender Kai Wagner (27) and defender Jakob Glesnes (5) after scoring a goal against Los Angeles FC in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Union marred by bad bounce and a fingertip

Apr 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Mikkel Uhre (7) celebrates a goal against Toronto FC in the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

The Union dominate Toronto F.C. for first MLS win since March 12th.

Oct 9, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto FC forward Hugo Mbongue (83) and Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo (15) in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Matchday: The Philadelphia Union host Toronto F.C.

Mar 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Andres Perea (6) celebrates scoring against the Orlando City SC in the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Why hasn’t Union’s Andres Perea been selected or subbed in recently?

Apr 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Deniel Gazdag (10) reacts after scoring a goal against the Chicago Fire during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Union overcome a bad start to draw the Chicago Fire 2-2

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - APRIL 12: Julian Carranza of Philadelphia Union celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the quarterfinals second leg match between Atlas and Philadelphia Union as part of the Concacaf Champions League at Jalisco Stadium on April 12, 2023 in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Union move on to set up MLS Cup rematch

Apr 8, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) attempts to make a save on a penalty kick in the second half against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

The Union fall to top of the Eastern Conference Cincinnati FC 1-0

Apr 4, 2023; Chester, PA, USA; Atlas FC defender Gaddi Aguirre (13) blocks a shot from Philadelphia Union forward Julian Carranza (9) in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

CONCACAF Champions League Matchday: Atlas F.C. vs Philadelphia Union

Oct 20, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US; Philadelphia Union forward Julián Carranza (9) handles the ball during the first half against the FC Cincinnati at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Matchday: Cincinnati F.C. vs Philadelphia Union

Apr 4, 2023; Chester, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag (10) reacts to fans after the game against Atlas FC at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Gazdag converts PK for Union in 90th minute for 1-0 win in 1st leg vs Atlas

Apr 1, 2023; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union defender Matt Real (2) reacts against the Sporting Kansas City in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports

CONCACAF Match Day: Philadelphia Union vs Atlas F.C.