Articles written by: Chris Gibbons

Chris Gibbons is the captain of noted PSP feeder club West Philly FC, and the co-host of the All3Points podcast (@all3points). He writes columns and match analyses in addition to his editing duties, and his pieces are often full of Douglas Adams quotes or the kind of music that shows his nearly middle age.

Commentary

Stop being a fan

Photo by Ron Soliman The Union lost again this weekend. In fact, they missed the playoffs this year for the first time since 2017. Here’s an easy way to avoid feeling bad about it.  Stop being a fan.  Really. Here’s how. Stop asking the club to listen to you about […]

Analysis / Commentary

Does anyone care about the Union right now?

Chris Gibbons thinks about the emotions around the start of the Union’s playoff run.

Match Report

Match report: Columbus Crew 1-1 Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union took a late September trip to Ohio to face Columbus Crew.

Match Report

Match report: Toronto FC 3-1 Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union traveled north of the border to face an in flux Toronto FC.

Commentary

The Messi paradox revisited: The Union’s humiliation

Mr. All3Points expounds on what a humiliating night in Chester means for the Union as a whole.

Match Report

Match report: Philadelphia Union 5-1 Queretaro FC

The Philadelphia Union hosted Queretaro FC in their second group stage game of the Leagues Cup.

Match Report / Union

Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Club Tijuana

The Leagues Cup continued at Subaru Park.

Commentary

The Messi paradox

Chris Gibbons thinks about Lionel Messi’s arrival on MLS’s shores.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami FC

The Union host Miami on Saturday. Here’s all you need to know.

Commentary

MLS’s crypto coin, a year later

Ponzi schemes, securities crimes, and non-Messi related news from Major League Soccer.