Culture

A View from Afar / Culture / England

A Philadelphian abroad: An exchange of football in London

PSP’s Dan Walsh had a surreal football experience while in London several weeks ago. The Eagles were in town to play the Jaguars, and all he wanted was to catch an English soccer match. A strange and enlightening series of encounters ensued.

Fan Culture

Your 2018 holiday shopping guide

Gift ideas for Union fans of all ages, courtesy of PSP’s Chris Gibbons.

Satire / Union

In defense of Phang

Someone has to stand up for the Union’s Boy in Blue. That someone has arrived.

Fan Culture / Satire / Union

WtPh? The new Union mascot

Philadelphia Union’s new mascot has arrived, and the reactions are, well … yeah. As you might have guessed. PSP’s Dan Walsh has a little fun with it.

Soccer Books

Putting the book in: American soccer literature to read this winter

Steve Holroyd gives you some of the best American soccer books to read this winter.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays / Sons of Ben

In pictures: The Sons of Ben Help Kick Hunger

The Sons of Ben held their annual Help Kick Hunger fundraiser over the weekend, and a familiar face showed up to join in the event. PSP’s Earl Gardner was there to capture the event in photos.

Culture / Opinion

The case against soccer-specific stadiums

Chris Gibbons argues that the Union are in the entertainment, not soccer, business – and that calls for a versatile stadium.

Soccer Books

Book review: When the Dream Became Reality, by Bobby Warshaw

PSP’s Dan Walsh reviews the recently published book by the retired player and Harrisburg-area product, finding it a wholly authentic view of American soccer players’ life behind the scenes.

Sons of Ben

A letter of support for Kenny Hanson

Former Sons of Ben president Kenny Hanson has suffered a traumatic brain injury. His friend and fellow member has a heartfelt letter for all to read and support.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Satire

A work of fiction: Gulati’s DONGARBER proclamation

In an alternate universe, one where the Union season isn’t beginning to look exactly like almost every other one before it, USSF President Sunil Gulati makes a proclamation that changes everything about American soccer.