JUNE 23, 2021 Name John Tortora Senior VP, Chief Legal Counsel; Marcus Stephenson named VP, Digital Media and Content; Becky Magaw promoted to VP, Human Resources COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that longtime NHL executive John Tortora has joined the organization as […]
Year: 2021
Columbus Crew loans goalkeeper Eric Dick to Indy Eleven
June 24, 2021 Joins USL Championship side on loan COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew announced today that it has loaned goalkeeper Eric Dick to USL Championship side Indy Eleven for the 2021 season. Columbus retains the right to terminate the loan at any time.The Crew signed Dick […]
Who will represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Finals? Lightning, Islanders in Game 7 Showdown Friday
NEW YORK (June 24, 2021) – The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders will decide their Stanley Cup Semifinals series Friday night when they take to the ice at AMALIE Arena in Tampa for a winner-take-all Game 7 (8 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS). […]
NHL announces Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Wins Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
NEW YORK (June 23, 2021) – Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is the 2020-21 recipient of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, which is presented “to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role […]
NHL announces Islanders’ Lou Lamoriello Voted Winner of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award
NEW YORK (June 22, 2021) – Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders is the 2020-21 recipient of the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Voting for this honor was conducted among NHL Club General Managers and a panel of NHL executives, print and broadcast media at […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, June 24, 2021
ON THIS DATE IN 1880, CANADA’S NATIONAL ANTHEM, “O CANADA,” WAS FIRST PERFORMED IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA. FULL STRAWBERRY MOON In 2020, the Full Moon for June rises on June 5 at 3:12 PM EDT. For some Native Americans, this month’s Moon was called the […]
Wright State hires successful Wayne High School girls basketball coach as Men’s Assistant
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 DAYTON – Wright State men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced Wednesday the addition of Travis Trice as an assistant coach for the Raiders. “We are excited to add Travis to our program. He brings a lot of experience and local connection […]
Philadelphia Union Starting XI vs. Columbus Crew tonight
Philadelphia Union are back at home to face off against the Columbus Crew on Pride Night Presented by Subaru. Kick off from Subaru Park is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and can be viewed on PHL17 and PhiladelphiaUnion.com. Fans too can click here to listen to the FOX […]
Columbus Crew Starting XI vs. Philadelphia Union
LAST REGULAR-SEASON MEETING Columbus Crew and the Philadelphia Union last met on April 18 Opening Match for the 2021 MLS season at Historic Crew Stadium. The two sides played to a 0-0 draw. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made five saves as he recorded his first clean […]
Columbus Crew set for mid-week road clash at always-tough Philadelphia Union
After a 0-0 draw at Historic Crew Stadium to open the 2021 regular season, Columbus Crew and the Philadelphia Union meet again, this time on the road as the Crew looks to extend its three-match win streak on Wednesday night (7:30 p.m. ET, Bally Sports […]
Photo Gallery from Historic Crew Stadium Finale: Columbus 2 Chicago Fire FC 0
But now that the Crew has played its last match at Historic Crew Stadium, it’s worth looking back at what millions of fans have witnessed in the country’s first soccer-specific stadium. Here’s a look at Historic Crew Stadium by the numbers for Crew and MLS-related events: […]
Philadelphia Union News: Supporters Shield winner readies for MLS champion Columbus Crew with key Eastern Conference matchup tonight
Philadelphia Union are back at Subaru Park on Wednesday night for Pride Night presented by Subaru as they host defending MLS Cup Champions, Columbus Crew SC. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Match coverage on PhiladelphiaUnion.com will begin at 7 p.m. The Boys in Blue […]
Philadelphia Union News: Head coach Jim Curtain gets contract extension
CHESTER, Pa. (June 16, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has signed Head Coach Jim Curtin to a new, multi-year contract extension. In his eighth season as head coach, Curtin is the second longest tenured coach in Major League Soccer behind Peter Vermes. […]
Philadelphia Union News: Schedule Update | #Inter Miami-Philadelphia match set for Sunday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2021 Philadelphia Union have announced the kick off time for their road match at Inter Miami CF that will take place on Sunday, July 25. Kick off from DRV PNK Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on […]
Philadelphia Union News: Team signs defender Alvas Powell
CHESTER, Pa. (June 10, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that they have signed defender Alvas Powell as a free agent to a one-year minimum senior contract. The Jamaican international joins the Concacaf Champions League semifinal-bound Union with almost eight years’ experience in Major League Soccer, […]
Philadelphia Union News: Jakob Glesnes named to MLS Team of the Week
Monday, Jun 21, 2021 For the second time in 2021, Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes has been named to Major League Soccer’s Team of the Week. Glesnes earned the spot on the team after netting his second viral goal in as many years with the equalizing goal […]
Major League Soccer announces launching of a New Professional League
Monday, Jun 21, 2021 NEW YORK (June 21, 2021) – Continuing its deep commitment to growing and elevating the sport of soccer throughout North America, Major League Soccer today announced plans to launch a new professional league in 2022 that will complete the player pathway, from […]
Philadelphia Union News: Schedule Update: Nashville vs. Philadelphia Moved to Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m. ET
Philadelphia Union have announced their upcoming match against Nashville SC, originally scheduled for Monday, July 5, will now be played on Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m. ET. The match will be televised on PHL17. The Philadelphia Union also announced a time change for the […]
Philadelphia Union News: Glesnes and Monteiro bright spots from CONCACAF Games
MIAMI, Florida – The quarterfinals of the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League are done and dusted and a number of players came up with big performances in this week’s second legs. From the month of May. Here is the Team Of The Week from this week’s matches […]
Philadelphia Union News: Recently signed Midfielder Daniel Gazdag
Hungarian National Team player joins Philadelphia from Hungarian first tier club Budapest Honvéd FC Philadelphia Union announced today that they have signed attacking midfielder Daniel Gazdag from Budapest Honvéd FC to a two-year contract with a club option for a third and fourth year in […]