The Philly Soccer Page

The faces of the team

by Chris Gibbons × on March 14, 2019 at 11:15 am × 11 comments

As the Union trudge through the beginning of another already underwhelming campaign, an issue of identity is again rearing its ugly head

KYW Philly Soccer Show

Philly Soccer Show: Union are off to a rough start at 0-2

by John Osborn × on March 14, 2019 at 10:15 am × 2 comments

Joe Tansey of Pro Soccer USA is this week’s guest as Greg and Mike break down the Union’s disappointing start.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: xG deja vu, ATL fall, Sac Republic expansion hopes, more

by Steven Whisler × on March 14, 2019 at 9:15 am × 8 comments

Plus, English teams make strides in Champions League and the USWNT makes their case.

Press Conference / Union

Santos out a month, and Fabián’s red card provides an opportunity

by Nick Fishman × on March 13, 2019 at 5:13 pm × 14 comments

With the Union choosing not to appeal Fabian’s red card, manager Jim Curtin hinted as to who could fill in at the No. 10. Also, the coach revealed a key injury and spoke on much more at his weekly press conference.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Red Bulls and Dynamo out of CCL, USMNT call-ups announced, college admissions bribery scheme

by John Osborn × on March 13, 2019 at 9:00 am × 20 comments

Plus the Steel’s teenage-filled roster, 7 compelling arguments in USWNT case, Neo-Nazi hooligan mourned in Germany, more.

For Pete's Sake

The gulf

by Peter Andrews × on March 12, 2019 at 11:36 am × 30 comments

Should Union fans be proud of their team after two straight losses to start the season? Peter Andrews on what Jim Curtin’s postgame comments reveal about the club and its supporters.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Zach Zandi

by Dan Walsh × on March 12, 2019 at 10:50 am × 5 comments

The Bethlehem Steel midfielder and Villanova product created both goals in the team’s opening day win. Also, some honorable mention to some Steel technical wizardry and, alas, C.J. Sapong.

Analysis

Postgame analysis: Union 0-2 Sporting KC

by Shayan Waseh × on March 12, 2019 at 9:45 am × 7 comments

A missed penalty, a straight red, and an own goal; Sunday’s matchup looked like the Union was playing against itself, and losing. Like any of the recent seasons with the Union, there is a lot to be skeptical about and some things to be hopeful about.