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: 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.

Photo by Earl Gardner
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.

Swag / Union

PSP’s Design-a-kit contest

Design the Union’s 2019 Away kit!

Union

Another ode to the life of a Union fan

An(other) ode to the life of a Union fan. Merry Christmas.

Fan Culture

Your 2018 holiday shopping guide

Gift ideas for Union fans of all ages, courtesy of PSP’s Chris Gibbons.