Articles written by: Benjamin Brecher

Ben Brecher is a current freshman at Tufts University who loves nothing more than MLS, MLS fantasy, and all things Philadelphia Union.

A View from Afar / Analysis / Fans' View

My View from Behind the Bench: 27 hours in Atlanta

A change of venue and a new perspective on the game from a traveling Union fan

Fans' View / Union

Some “Hot Stove” recommendations for Ernst Tanner and the Union’s needs

Ben Brecher has some modest proposals for philling the Union’s personnel gaps

Fans' View

Fan’s view: A trip to Nashville

Ben Brecher shares the story of his travel to last week’s match in Tennessee.

Fans' View / Union

Fan’s view: High expectations not yet met

Ben Brecher reviews the Union’s underwhelming MLS results, looking for positives and negatives.

Fans' View

Fan’s view: A book of history

Ben Brecher explains how a World Cup sticker book can open up a new world of possibility.

Fans' View

Fan’s view: Looking back at my preseason predictions

Fan’s view contributor Ben Brecher reflects on what he got right and wrong all the way back in February.

Fans' View

Fan’s view: A trip to Texas

Ben Brecher shares his experiences from following the Union to Frisco, Texas last week.

Fans' View

Fan’s view: What’s the DOOPing problem?

In today’s Fan’s View column, Ben Brecher diagnoses causes and prescribes solutions to the Union’s muted goalscoring record.

Fans' View

Fans’ view: Is Daniel Gazdag a true difference maker?

In this Fans’ View piece, Ben Brecher argues that Daniel Gazdag needs to show more in the No. 10 role.

Fans' View

Fan’s view: Reflecting on the Union’s best start ever

Fan’s view writer Ben Brecher describes what he’s seen so far from the hot-starting Union.