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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Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union at New York City FC

The Union take 95 North to the Bronx for the first match in 2019 against New York City FC.

Union

The best damn Union game I never saw

Sometimes things go as planned. Other times, you just have to make lemonade and shift time. PSP’s Chris Gibbons on taking in (half of) the match with his young son.

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Postgame / Tactical Analysis

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 3 – 2 Minnesota United

Who loves beautiful soccer? Everyone… and sometimes ugly soccer is beautiful when it earns your team 3 points.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1 – 1 Colorado Rapids

Another set of points dropped at a rain-soaked Talen Energy Stadium.

Commentary / Union

Talking points

Every game is a chance to take points. Sometimes losing points matters a lot. Other times, losing is just a bump on an otherwise excelsior road.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Seattle Sounders

Winners and losers from a beautiful night in Chester, PA

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union v. Seattle Sounders

The 1st place Union host Western Conference juggernauts, Seattle Sounders FC.

Tactical Analysis / Union

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 6-1 New England Revolution

The Union showcased their depth and their tactical acumen on Saturday in a 6-1 demolition of New England.

Uncategorized

Three thoughts for Thursday

A quick-hitting Three-for-Thursday post about late goals, squad rotation, and Union kits

Commentary / Union

Good things come in threes

The Union are on a hot streak. It’s not the first time something like this has happened, so let’s take a look at when it’s happened before.