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.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs DC United

by × on August 3, 2023 at 9:30 am × 2 comments

Previewing the Union’s match against DC United in Leagues Cup play.

Match previews

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Queretaro FC

by × on July 26, 2023 at 11:00 am × 3 comments

The Union finish their group stage matches against Liga MX side Querataro FC.

Analysis / Commentary

Best goals so far

by × on July 13, 2023 at 1:00 pm × 5 comments

As the MLS season nears a monthlong break, Blake Zuschnitt looks at some of the best goals scored by the Union this season.

Analysis / Commentary / Opinion / US / US Soccer / USMNT / USMNT

Mistakes give opportunity to wisdom

by × on June 23, 2023 at 11:00 am × 5 comments

Exploring what the future could hold for Gregg Berhalter at the helm of the U.S. Men’s National Team and how a player like Giovanni Reyna can fit into the system.

Commentary / Opinion

The fine line

by × on June 8, 2023 at 10:00 am × 19 comments

Blake Zuschnitt explores the ups and downs faced by Coach Jim Curtain at the start of this season and what his nine-year tenure has taught (sometimes critical) Union fans about his ability to learn, adapt, and right the ship.

Analysis / Breaking News / Commentary / USMNT / USMNT

Flo in the States

by × on May 18, 2023 at 9:30 am × 3 comments

Blake Zuschnitt explores the journey of Folarin Balogun committing to US Men’s National Team and what it could mean for the squad’s 2026 World Cup hopes.

Analysis / US Soccer / USMNT

US Soccer’s new sporting director and the USMNT head coaching search

by × on April 27, 2023 at 10:30 am × 5 comments

Blake Zuschnitt breaks down the USMNT manager possibilities in light of US Soccer’s hiring of Matt Crocker as sporting director.

Analysis / Union

Thinking forward

by × on April 6, 2023 at 11:30 am × 10 comments

Blake Zuschnitt makes the case for how the Union can improve their passing and attacks by looking more to Jack McGlynn.

Analysis

Is it time to worry about this Union attack?

by × on March 23, 2023 at 10:00 am × 12 comments

Blake Zuschnitt takes a close look at the Union’s attack this season and provides insight on if it’s a reason for concern.

Analysis / MLS

Diving into the new MLS playoff format

by × on March 2, 2023 at 10:45 am × 16 comments

Blake Zuschnitt takes a closer look at the new MLS playoff format for the 2023 season and discuss what it could mean for teams.

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