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.
When Earnie Stewart took the helm of the Philadelphia Union, he inherited a fanbase so tired of failure as to mutiny against the team’s ownership. How each defines that relationship is a significant part of the team’s “now” narrative.
Plenty of players share the responsibility for the Union’s loss against the Red Bulls. This week’s Player Ratings explain.
Andre Blake is the reigning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and one of the best shot-stoppers in the league. He is also such a conundrum in possession that he is holding the Union back from reaching their full potential.
The Union’s six-match unbeaten streak came to an end. Though the Boys in Blue had their chances, Real Salt Lake were the better side and earned their victory.
Are the Union, unbeaten in six, better than they were to start the season, when they started without a win in six? A few key stats intrigue.
For the second time in 2017, and looking to avenge an earlier loss, the Union travel to the District for a match up against their conference rivals, D.C. United.
In 2017, the PSP staff identified several players that would have a key role in the team’s success. Now, after a start so slow even an [anecdote about slowness, maybe a turtle?], we check back in on those players’ contributions toward the team’s success.
The Philadelphia Union scored three first half goals, but surrendered a late equalizer to allow visiting Montreal to take a point at Talen Energy Stadium. These are the player ratings for that match.
To save the franchise from themselves, Union fans must communicate clearly with their organization about what needs to be done.
With five matches gone in the 2017 season and no wins, the Philadelphia Union host New York City FC and look to find a way to salvage their season and, perhaps, coach Jim Curtin’s job.
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