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.

Fans' View / Union

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

by × on January 17, 2025 at 10:54 am × 9 comments

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

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Fan’s view: A trip to Nashville

by × on July 19, 2023 at 10:21 am × 7 comments

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

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Fan’s view: High expectations not yet met

by × on April 12, 2023 at 9:45 am × 1 comment

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

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Fan’s view: A book of history

by × on January 19, 2023 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

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

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Fan’s view: Looking back at my preseason predictions

by × on October 17, 2022 at 10:30 am × 1 comment

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

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Fan’s view: A trip to Texas

by × on August 24, 2022 at 10:45 am × 7 comments

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

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

by × on June 1, 2022 at 11:00 am × 15 comments

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

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

by × on May 5, 2022 at 10:00 am × 20 comments

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

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

by × on April 6, 2022 at 10:15 am × 9 comments

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

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Fan’s view: What’s ahead this season for the Union

by × on March 2, 2022 at 10:50 am × 10 comments

In the return of our Fan’s View series, Ben Brecher shares his predictions for this Union season.

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