Articles written by: Blake Zuschnitt

Blake is a follower of all things sports, especially those sports in the Greater Philly region. He has a specific passion for soccer in Philadelphia, and a newly found passion for writing about it.

Analysis / Commentary / Union

Rebounding through commitment to discipline

Digging deeper into the Union’s short-handed victory over Atlanta on Saturday evening.

Commentary / Union

Is this… moneyball?

Extending the conversation on the cash trade of the franchise’s leading goal-scorer.

Analysis / Commentary / Union

Frustrated but not forlorn

Orlando City succeeded in frustrating the Union Saturday night, but the Union had their share of opportunities, even without their leading chance creator.

Analysis / Commentary / Union

Digging deep

Bradley Carnell deployed his depth in an interesting fashion, and the manager was rewarded by his players for the risks he tooks.

Analysis / Commentary / Union

Outmatched

A look at Nashville’s suffocation of a red-hot Union, who will look to rebound Saturday against Bradley Carnell’s previous employer.

Analysis / Commentary / Union

The unsung pieces from a flying start

Assigning credit to certain factions of the team that have been instrumental to the results in an “under the radar” fashion these first two matches.

Analysis / Commentary / Union

Fresh perspective on an old problem

New ideas from the new gaffer and key performances from some new and old faces, led to the Union to victory in the season opener on Saturday night in Orlando.

Opinion / Roundtable

PSP Writers’ Roundtable: The 2025 Philadelphia Union Season Predictions

PSP Writers’ attempt to predict the future with their cracked and cloudy crystal ball.

Commentary / Union

A closer look at the Union’s tumultuous offseason

The Union’s offseason has been one wild ride of ambiguity and contradiction. Blake Zuschnitt dives into what has transpired since the end of last season.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Atlanta United

The Philadelphia Union drew 1-1 with Atlanta United on Saturday evening at Subaru Park.