Philadelphia Union returned home to Subaru Park on Sunday afternoon, falling 3-1 to Nashville SC but still remains atop the Eastern Conference with nine points. Nashville opened the scoring in the 15th minute through forward Samuel Surridge,

As the MLS season unfolds, the Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC find themselves on opposite ends of the performance spectrum. This article provides an in-depth analysis of their current strength, covering recent performances, offensive capabilities, and historical context to gauge their impending matchup.

Ahmed Qasem scored his second goal in as many career MLS starts, Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar each added their first of the season and Nashville SC pulled off a 3-1 upset victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday afternoon in Chester,

Sam Surridge and Ahmed Qasem had first-half goals, Hany Mukhtar scored on a late penalty kick and Nashville handed the Philadelphia Union their first loss of the season with a 3-1 victory on Sunday. Nashville (2-1-1) grabbed the lead in the 15th minute when Sam Surridge took a pass from defender Walker Zimmerman and scored.

When you’re defying expectations, everyone is out to prove the hype isn’t real. Many thought an offseason overhaul of personnel at key positions juxtaposed against a new style enacted by a new coach would make this a rebuilding year for the Union.