Articles written by: Chris Gibbons

Chris Gibbons is the captain of noted PSP feeder club West Philly FC, and the co-host of the All3Points podcast (@all3points). He writes columns and match analyses in addition to his editing duties, and his pieces are often full of Douglas Adams quotes or the kind of music that shows his nearly middle age.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Nashville SC 1 – 0 Philadelphia Union

The Union’s 8 game unbeaten streak was snapped on Saturday night. It wasn’t pretty, and the ratings are in.

Commentary

A midsummer gauntlet: life on the road

The Union are about to hit the R-O-A-D. Here’s what lies ahead of them on that journey.

Analysis

Match analysis: Atlanta United 2 – 2 Philadelphia Union

Jim Curtin out-coached Gabriel Heinze again on Sunday, but an own goal nearly undid the team’s effort. Jakob Glesnes made sure the Union left with at least a point.

Analysis

Squad rotation doesn’t matter

Outside observers of Unionville constantly fret over the team’s relatively nonexistent squad rotation. The data says fret not.

Commentary

Four thoughts for Friday

None of these ideas is worth an article. Each of them is worth talking about.

Analysis

Match analysis: DC United 0 – 1 Philadelphia Union

Are the Union the greatest boxer of all time? It seems so.

Commentary / Union

On flying, whining, and Concacafing

Why was Jim Curtin so angry at Gabriel Heinze’s outburst during the team’s CCL matches?

Analysis / Union

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 0 – 2 New York City FC

There’s a thin line between chippy and dirty. Did Jose Martinez just cross it for good?

Union match reports

Match report: Atlanta United 0-3 Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union went south and did two things no other team has ever done: defeat Atlanta at home in the CCL, and defeat them by three goals at their house.

Commentary

The intelligent investor: how to invest like the Union

Investing money and soccer team-building are similar endeavors. The most important book on the former has the rules.