Archive for 2018

Philadelphia Unity Cup / Raves

Rave: Bill Salvatore, the guy running the most unique tourney around

The latest entry in PSP’s Raves series comes from a reader who’s in love with the Philly Unity Cup. The tourney’s organizer, Bill Salvatore, draws this rave.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Houston win Open Cup, Temple match cut by lightning, NYCFC in playoffs

Plus Keystone Cup final result, Atlanta’s mini-pitches, Australia’s FFA Cup, more.

Union match reports

U.S. Open Cup final match report: Houston Dynamo 3-0 Philadelphia Union

The Union became the first MLS team to lose three U.S. Open Cups, as Houston Dynamo secured a 3-0 victory and the trophy on a muggy Wednesday night in Texas.

For Pete's Sake

The most democratic dream in American sports

What do the Union have in common with an amateur side in Aurora, Colorado? A dream. Peter Andrews on the U.S. Open Cup and the diverse lives it touches.

Raves / Union

Raves: Jay Simpson

An author’s curiosity is piqued when the player he’s most interested in suddenly and unexpectedly becomes the talk of the town again. PSP’s Raves series continues.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through September 24

Philadelphia and Bethlehem keep showing better and better and their odds reflect that. The US Open Cup is still going to be a tough challenge on the road.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union to kick off U.S. Open Cup Final

Plus: Simpson named Player of the Week, J.P. Dellacamera to be inducted into Hall of Fame, USL rebrands.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Match previews

Open Cup final preview: Philadelphia Union v. Houston Dynamo

The Philadelphia Union on the verge of the club’s first-ever trophy — can they go on the road to Houston and bring back the Open Cup?

A View from Afar / Union

Believing in the unbelievable: The Union’s current run

The Union’s play over the last week defies belief if you’ve been watching this team for years. We don’t believe what we’re seeing either, but wow, it’s all true. PSP’s Dan Walsh sorts through it.

Player of the Week / Union

Player of the week: Jay Simpson

Tripling your MLS goal scoring record will do that.