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.

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 #1: Peter, Jim, and Joe

PSP’s Peter Andrews, Jim O’Leary, and Joe Bertucci share their stories of life in this strange time.

Coronavirus

COVID-19: The series

An introduction to PSP’s reflections on the coronavirus.

Commentary

Ten years ago in New York City

Chris Gibbons reflects on the ten-year anniversary of the Union’s first home game — a game he missed…

History

UPDATED: The 12 days of Union Kits-mas

The Union have donned a seasonally appropriate 12 pieces of gay apparel since their inception in 2010. We’ve compiled a list of the best and worst moments in each shirt.

Commentary

Love in the time of Corona

Stepping away from soccer while soccer steps away from all of us, by PSP’s Chris Gibbons.

Analysis / Tactical Analysis / Union

Match analysis: LAFC 3-3 Philadelphia Union

One of the most entertaining Union matches of all time saw the visitors steal points in LA. Here’s how they did it.

Union

Soccer, basketball, and roster-building

Building a soccer team is hard, and spending money seems to correlate highly with success. Spending money the right way is more important than the overall figure however.

Analysis / Union

Match analysis: FC Dallas 2-0 Philadelphia Union

The Union weren’t great Saturday night in Frisco. They weren’t terrible either.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: The one with Dave Zeitlin

The All 3 Points podcast returns with special guest Dave Zeitlin.

Commentary

Of money and morals

PSP’s Chris Gibbons explores the effects of sponsors, large and small, on the Union and Major League Soccer.