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.

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.

Tactical Analysis / Union

Postgame analysis: FC Cincinnati v. Philadelphia Union

Breaking down the Union’s 2-0 victory over FC Cincinnati

Fan Culture / Union

PSP’s Design-a-Kit Contest: The final results

The winner of PSP’s design-a-kit context is in, with a prize for the title.

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Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Atlanta United 1 – 1 Philadelphia Union

A 1-1 draw in Atlanta was the Union’s least likely point in an otherwise grueling beginning to 2019. The result flatters many Boys in Blue, but not all.Here is the player-by-player breakdown.

Union

The faces of the team

As the Union trudge through the beginning of another already underwhelming campaign, an issue of identity is again rearing its ugly head

Season Previews

Jim Curtin’s biggest test

This season will present Union Head Coach Jim Curtin’s biggest test yet. PSP’s Chris Gibbons explains.

Local / Union

Soccer, taxes, and opportunities

Changes to American tax law could significantly boost the prospects for redeveloping land near where Philadelphia Union and Bethlehem Steel call home. Chris Gibbons explains how this could play out.

Featured / Preseason / Union

PSP’s Design-a-kit contest: The entries

Ready for the Union’s new away kit? Vote for some fan designs before the team’s launch party tomorrow.