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 / Featured / Union

Formations, and charters, and standings, no bye!

Three quick thoughts for Tuesday

Analysis

The argument against a chartered flight

The Union aren’t paying extra money to fly out to San Jose this week. That’s the right decision and here’s why.

Union

Buying and selling

The Union want to be a selling club and have focused the conversation on their Academy. Making money on transfers can be done without an Academy too though.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 3 – 1 Atlanta United

A top-of-the-table clash between the Union and league darlings Atlanta United saw the home side come from behind in spectacular fashion to reclaim their place at the top of the East.

Union

How to fix Phang

Phang was recently listed as one of the worst things in the city by Philly Magazine. Here’s how he can make the Best Of list next year.

Postgame / Tactical Analysis

Postgame analysis: Chicago Fire 2-0 Philadelphia Union

The Union succumbed to their own mistakes in a 2-0 loss to the Chicago Fire. PSP’s Chris Gibbons breaks down another tough road loss.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Houston Dynamo

Rating the squad’s individual performances after the win over Houston.

Analysis / Union

Two for Tuesday

Two important developments for Union fans after the weekend’s big win.

Analysis

Match analysis: Montreal Impact 4-0 Philadelphia Union

Don’t burn the tape, learn from it… the Union get shellacked 4-0 in Montreal.

Analysis

Are the Union bad at corner kicks?

Chris goes DEEP into the Union’s corner kick strategy and what they can do differently.