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.

Analysis

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-2 New England Revolution

The Union were bounced from the MLS Playoffs Tuesday night, but there’s more to it than just the loss.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New England Revolution

The Philadelphia Union won the 2020 Supporters’ Shield, capping a stellar season with a 2-0 win over the New England Revolution.

Union

How to be happy on Sunday afternoon

Expectations are high for the Union, are rightly so. Here’s how to be happy on Sunday no matter what happens.

Analysis

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 5 – 0 Toronto FC

As good as it is, the 5-0 scoreline doesn’t paint the whole picture of what happened on Saturday.

Commentary / Philly Soccer Page Info

A top 10 (or so) from 10,000 posts and counting

To celebrate 10,000 posts on PSP, Chris Gibbons delved into the archives to compile a list of notable posts from the last 11 years. Read on for a trip down memory lane.

Analysis / Featured / Union

Match analysis: Toronto FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union

The Cliff of Union Despair apparated into existence again Saturday. Fans weren’t happy with a listless performance, but there are reasons why it happened.

Analysis

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 3 – 0 Inter Miami

The Union put their system on display Sunday night, showing what good, high-pressure soccer can look like.

Commentary

An introverted striker’s search for footing

Chris Gibbons takes a closer look at Andrew Wooten and how the self-identified introvert has settled into the Union squad.

Analysis

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 2 – 1 New England Revolution

The Fontana Game creates problems for the Union. Good problems.

Commentary / Coronavirus

Finding an edge during a pandemic

In these unprecedented times, coaches are looking for ways to find an edge. Being coy about infections probably isn’t the best way to do so.