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.

History

The 12 days of Union Kits-mas

The Union have donned a seasonally appropriate 12 pieces of gay apparel since their inception in 2010. We’ve compiled a list of the best and worst moments in each shirt.

Union

A Union holiday buying guide

It’s the holiday season. Should you be looking for Union gifts for your loved ones, this is the place to find them.

Culture / Opinion

The case against soccer-specific stadiums

Chris Gibbons argues that the Union are in the entertainment, not soccer, business – and that calls for a versatile stadium.

Players to watch

Player to watch: Jay Simpson

Jay Simpson’s future is cloudy as the Union embark on another season outside of the playoffs.

Players to watch

Players we watched: end of season edition

The final entry in a season-long series entitled, “Players to watch.”

Season Reviews / Union

Season review: The pleasant surprises

Amidst a lost season, the Union had three pleasant surprises you can memorably tuck away for safe keeping.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union v. Orlando City SC

The Union take on Orlando City SC for the final match of their underwhelming season.

USMNT

Stolen memories

Seeing the World Cup through the experiences of half a lifetime.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player ratings

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Seattle Sounders

Bedoya and Blake stand out as PSP weighs in with player ratings on the Union’s win over Seattle.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Atlanta United

The Union and Atlanta United match up for the second time in a month. The Boys in Blue will be looking for a better outcome this time than their disappointing late draw in August and they will be doing so playing for the first time in Mercedes Benz Stadium.