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.

Commentary / Union

On flying, whining, and Concacafing

Why was Jim Curtin so angry at Gabriel Heinze’s outburst during the team’s CCL matches?

Analysis / Union

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 0 – 2 New York City FC

There’s a thin line between chippy and dirty. Did Jose Martinez just cross it for good?

Union match reports

Match report: Atlanta United 0-3 Philadelphia Union

The Philadelphia Union went south and did two things no other team has ever done: defeat Atlanta at home in the CCL, and defeat them by three goals at their house.

Commentary

The intelligent investor: how to invest like the Union

Investing money and soccer team-building are similar endeavors. The most important book on the former has the rules.

Analysis

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 1 – 0 Deportivo Saprissa

Some insights into the Union’s declarative opening match in the CONCACAF Champion’s League, featuring formations and swagger.

Analysis / Breaking News

A rule change for the ages

A major change to Major League Soccer’s substitution rule occurred yesterday. It’s a ray of sunshine for many who follow the league.

Commentary

The Union get their man

Jim Curtin announced that the Union finally have a replacement for Brenden Aaronson. PSP’s Chris Gibbons explains.

Union

The Union Creators’ Collective: Part 3

The third installment of Chris Gibbons’s account of the Philadelphia Union’s 2021 Creators’ Collective process.

Union

The Union Creators’ Collective: Part 2

Our behind-the-scenes look at the process of designing the Union’s new secondary kit continues.

Union

The Union Creators’ Collective: Part 1

PSP’s Chris Gibbons takes us inside the process that led to the Philadelphia Union’s brand-new secondary kit.