Archive for 2018

Union

The curious case of C.J. Sapong

Jim Curtin is often a man of few words. Something he said in this week’s press conference got one writer thinking.

Philadelphia Union II / Report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel F.C. 2 – 2 New York Red Bulls II

Chris Nanco makes some noise as Bethlehem salvages a late point

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Haris red-card ruling, World Cup and Open Cup recaps, Sugarman sighting

Plus World Cup stories, Curtin’s presser, local scores, and more!

Photo by Earl Gardner
Press Conference / Union

Haris Medunjanin suspended two additional matches

Jim Curtin announced at his weekly press conference that the Bosnian midfielder would miss the team’s next two matches as a result of a referee altercation in Atlanta.

World Cup: Predictions

World Cup Predictions: Round two

Staci Klemmer, Jeremy Lane, and Dave Zeitlin lead PSP’s predictions contest through the first round of fixtures.

Philadelphia Union II

2018’s “character players” on the Bethlehem Steel

Six good players of whom only the most dedicated Bethlehem Steel fans have heard.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through June 17

The Union are in a precarious position, fighting with Toronto and D.C. for the last playoff slot in the East. Bethlehem continues to progress in a strong playoff position.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: World Cup scores, Academy playoffs, more.

Plus: Jones named to USL team of the week, Penn F.C. sign new player.

For Pete's Sake

With eight years to plan, World Cup a massive opportunity for Philadelphia

The World Cup is coming to North America. Peter Andrews on the opportunity that represents for the city and for the Union. Plus, some observations on the Union’s current form.

Photo essays

U.S.O.C. In Pictures: Union 2-1 Red Bulls

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday night, as Philadelphia Union advanced in the US Open Cup by defeating New York Red Bulls 2-1.