Philadelphia It has been a city that has experienced emotions, in terms of sports, in recent months. However, they have not been able to close with a flourish, as they have come close to winning titles in MLB, MLS and last Sunday in NFL with the Super Bowl LVII. Next, the count of a year to be forgotten:
MLS – Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union came very close to winning MLS Cup in 2022. In the regular phase it was the best team in the Eastern Conference. In 34 days achievement 19 wins, 10 draws y 5 defeatsthereby adding a total of 67 points. Also, it was the best attack of the entire MLS con 72 goals in favor.
After a great regular phase, he had a direct pass to the Conference Semifinalswhere he won by 1-0 in front of Cincinnati FC. Later in the Conference Final beat by 3-1 al New York City FCwhich came as defending champion.
Finally, in an exciting final contra LAFC tied in regular timebut fell for 0-3 on penalties and with it he lost the title of the MLS Cup.
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MLB – Philadelphia Phillies
From 2009when they lost to the New York Yankees, Philadelphia I didn’t get to one World Series. In 2022 At the beginning of the season, perhaps very few thought that they would reach the Fall Classic. Especially with the bad results from the hand of Joe Girardi. However, a change of manager changed the landscape.
hand in hand Rob Thomson, Phillies He resumed the good level and with it results were given. They advanced as one of the wildcards in the Eastern Conference from National Leaguewhich was hotly disputed between Braves y Mets. with mark of 87 wins y 75 losses, Philadelphia got a ticket to postseason.
After eliminating Cardinals, Braves y Parents, Phillies advanced to a World Series after 13 yearsbut in front of them they had the Astros. The controversial ninth Houston he had no mercy on Philadelphia and in a total of six games they took the Fall Classicso another failure was added for this city.
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NFL – Philadelphia Eagles
Last Sunday the Super Bowl LVII. Philadelphia arrived as the best representative of the National Conferencebecause beyond imposing itself on New York Giants y San Francisco 49erswas the best team in the regular season. The reason for this is that he achieved a mark of 14 wins for 3 losses.
However, in front he had the best team in the american conference and who arrived with the same record, the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite finishing with an advantage in the first half, Philadelphia He didn’t know how to take advantage of that. Therefore, Patrick Mahomes and company, stole the title from the Eagles and with it was added another failure for this city.
Undoubtedly, a year to forget both in MLB, NFL y MLS. We’ll see if in the NBA los 76ers manage to remove the bitter taste of Philadelphiasince they are currently ranked as the third best team in the Conference It is.
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