ANDRE BLAKE NEWS

Concedes three in loss Blake recorded seven saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Columbus Crew.

Impact Blake was peppered with shots throughout Saturday's loss as he faced 10 shots on target and conceded three goals. He also made a season-high seven saves in the loss. He faces another difficult matchup in the final regular season match versus FC Cincinnati on Oct. 19, a side which has scored 56 goals in 33 league matches this season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets beaten twice in loss Blake made four saves and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Orlando.

Impact Blake couldn't do much to prevent either second-half goals scored by the opposition but still made an impact as he stopped many other finishes from finding the back of the net to keep his team in contention. The goalkeeper has been struggling with injuries throughout this campaign but his performances aren't bad when he's fit to play. A starter in seven of the last nine matches, Blake is a great reinforcement for a team still fighting to secure playoff qualification.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in return Blake recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 4-0 win over D.C. United.

Impact After missing the last two matches due to a groin injury, Blake made his return to the pitch Sunday and marked the occasion with a clean sheet, his third of the season. He also made four saves in his third consecutive match. He faces a matchup of similar difficult Saturday versus Atlanta United, a side which has scored 40 goals in 30 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Blake (groin) is in the starting XI in Sunday's match versus D.C. United.

Impact Blake is back following a two-game absence, leaving Andrew Vincent Rick among the substitutes this time. The Jamaica international should be a regular starter if he can stay fit for the rest of the season. He had previously averaged 2.3 saves per contest while earning two clean sheets in nine matches.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Blake (groin) is set to return for Sunday's clash with D.C. United, according to manager Jim Curtin.

Impact Blake is expected to return for Sunday's match against D.C. United, where Blake should be fit enough to start. The goalkeeper has been the preferred option whenever fit, though his injury had pushed Oliver Semmle into the starting XI for the last two matches. Blake is one of the best in MLS whenever fit.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake is likely out of the Union's game at New York City FC, still sidelined by a groin injury Blake was a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice, and manager Jim Curtin said as little as possible about him in a news conference afte...

SEPTEMBER 17 • INQUIRER.COM

Injury day to day Blake (groin) is listed as day to day ahead of Wednesday's trip to New York City F.C, per Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Impact Blake has been hounded with injuries this season, forcing to miss the Miami match with a groin injury. If the keeper is still unfit to return, then Oliver Semmle is set to get another start in the net, where he has allowed 29 goals with 49 saves in 17 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor problem Blake (adductor) is out for Saturday's game against Inter Miami, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Blake returned to training following international duty with what was described as a "minor" groin problem, but it seems the issue will be severe enough to keep him sidelined for the clash against Inter Miami. As a result, expect Oliver Semmle to step in between the posts. It's unclear if Blake will be able to recover for the Sep. 18 matchup against New York City FC.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin problem Blake is dealing with "groin discomfort" and is listed as day-to-day for Saturday's game against Inter Miami, Jonathan Tannenwald of The Philadelphia Enquirer reports.

Impact Blake was dealing with the injury at the end of the match between Jamaica and Honduras on Tuesday, and while he didn't train Thursday, he hasn't been ruled out for the weekend. If he's out to face Inter Miami, then Oliver Semmle would slot into the starting role, though that would represent a considerable downgrade for the Union.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in clean sheet Blake kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Blake helped the Union claim all three points by shutting out the Red Bulls on Saturday. Blake has two clean sheets over his last three starts while combining for 13 saves over that same stretch of games.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Blake made six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Blake had a solid performance Wednesday as he made six saves, his most in a match this season. Although he conceded a goal and lost the match, the goal was not one he could have done much about. Next up he heads to New York Red Bulls Saturday, a side which has scored 43 goals in 26 league matches this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps a clean sheet against Nashville SC Blake had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Blake recorded three saves and a clearance, securing his first clean sheet of the season. After missing more than 10 games over two months due to injury, this was his second appearance since his return. Next, he is scheduled to face Columbus Crew following the upcoming League Cup break.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in lopsided win Blake recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 5-1 win over New England Revolution.

Impact Blake faced little pressure as they were in control for a majority of the game. He finished the game with one goal allowed while failing to make a save. It marked the first action for the goalkeeper since late April when he sustained a knee injury. Next, he'll face off against Nashville, the team with the second least amount of goals in the Eastern Conference.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting midweek Blake (knee) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against New England Revolution.

Impact Blake is back as expected after completing a two-month recovery due to the knee issue. The keeper previously made eight saves and conceded four times in 305 minutes of play this season. His return moves Andrew Vincent Rick to a bench spot.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Wednesday Blake (knee) is back to full training and is set to make a return for Wednesday's match against New England.

Impact Blake is set to start against New England after missing the last two months with a knee injury. The keeper will look to get back to the swing of things with just five appearances thus far, making eight saves while allowing four goals as he has yet to secure a clean sheet.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Union energized by Blake's return, face slumping Revolution The Philadelphia Union are in need of a spark to revive their season, and it could arrive with the return of star goalkeeper Andre Blake.Tho...

JULY 16 • KANSASCITY.COM

Appears limited in training Blake (knee) was spotted in training Thursday but looked limited, Matthew De George of Daily Time Sports reports.

Impact Blake hasn't been officially ruled out, but all signs point to him not being ready to return against Toronto on Saturday. If that's the case, the earliest he'd be able to return would be a July 17 matchup against New England.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Saturday Blake (knee) is not ready to return ahead of Saturday's game against the Red Bulls, according to Jose Roberto Nunez of AAT Sports Philadelphia.

Impact Seeing Blake back in training is undoubtedly positive, but the Jamaican goalkeeper is not ready to return Saturday. This means the Union will go with Andrew Vincent Rick between the posts due to Oliver Semmle's recent struggles. Blake could be one or two weeks away from returning to action.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Training Thursday Blake (knee) is starting to train again, according to manager Jim Curtin, per Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philly Inquirer. "A good first step, not close yet to starting."

Impact Blake is finally starting to get some work in on the training ground following his knee surgery. This is great news for the goalie, although he will still need time before being ready for play, likely needing around another two to three weeks before he is fully fit.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake is on Jamaica's Copa América team, but it's not clear at all when he'll play Union manager Jim Curtin said Blake will stay in Chester "until he’s healthy. I don’t have the exact date that that’s going to be." Jamaica'...

JUNE 13 • INQUIRER.COM

Linking with Jamaica Blake is on the Jamaica national team roster for the 2024 Copa America tournament despite his ongoing knee issue.

Impact Blake looks to be ready for the Copa America tournament after Jamaica called him up for the competition. He's been out of action for the last month after undergoing a minor knee procedure, with his last appearance back on April 30. Oliver Semmle will continue to mend the net for the team for another few weeks, who has allowed nine goals with three clean sheets in the last seven MLS contests.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set for 4-6 week absence Blake has undergone surgery on his knee, according to head coach Jim Curtin. It was only "minor surgery" and his status for Copa America will be "touch-and-go there" per Jonathan T...

Impact Blake will be out for a while after undergoing surgery to clean up issues with his meniscus. His timeline of return is right around the time of Copa America, which he will be at risk of missing depending on his recovery. In the meantime, Oliver Semmle will continue to play in goal for the Union, which he's been doing over the last month.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union GK Andre Blake signs new contract Three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Andre Blake signed a new contract Thursday that will keep him with the Philadelphia Union through 2026...

MAY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Philadelphia Union GK Andre Blake signs new contract Three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Andre Blake signed a new contract Thursday that will keep him with the Philadelphia Union through 2026...

MAY 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Philadelphia Union sign Andre Blake to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Philadelphia Union have signed goalkeeper Andre Blake to a new contract through 2026 with an option for...

MAY 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM