Match preview: Philadelphia Union – New England Revolution
A match preview complete with Union-theme band names, Return of the Jedi references, and more.
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.
Match previews
Featured / Union
One player away
The Union are one player away. Are the Union really one player away? A novella.
Tactical Analysis / Uncategorized / Union
Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 1-3 LA Galaxy
Union coach Jim Curtin often talks about his team bringing a knife to a gun fight. The juxtaposition of those two weapons was never more on display than it was the pouring rain in Chester, PA on Saturday night.
Union
Analyzing the analyst
The Philly Soccer Page is not alone in thinking the Union have underachieved this season. One writer decides to dive into another commentator’s assessment, as well as the numbers behind narrative.
FIFA World Cup
World Cup predictions: Best kit edition
With a final eight decided in truly entertaining fashion, it’s time to pick your winners. What better way than by the best kit?
Analysis / Union
Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 4-0 Vancouver Whitecaps
Breaking down how the Union broke Vancouver down
Union
The curious case of C.J. Sapong
Jim Curtin is often a man of few words. Something he said in this week’s press conference got one writer thinking.
Union
A strange streak for the Union
What if the Union are a good team? It’s too soon to tell, but the team are starting to do enough to make that question more palatable.
Analysis
Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union at Atlanta United
It’s not about what happens to you, but your reaction to it that matters.
— Epictetus
Player of the Week / Union
Players of the week: Austin Trusty and Mark McKenzie
Last week saw two players share PSP’s Player of the week honors. This week is the second act, but the defense’s turn to shine.
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