Articles written by: Christian Sandler

Christian has a degree in journalism but now sells golf clubs for a living. Funny how that works. He grew up in Tampa, but has roots in Bucks County, where he now lives. Find him on a golf course or in movie theater.

Commentary / Union

Maybe Jim Curtin isn’t insane after all

Is Jim Curtin insane?

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Atlanta United 2-0 Philadelphia Union

Who did poorly and who did worse in a disappointing home performance.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Commentary / Philadelphia Union II / Union

What’s with the sophomore slump?

Why do so many Bethlehem Steel and Philadelphia Union players struggle in year two?

Philadelphia Union II / Report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel F.C. 2 – 2 New York Red Bulls II

Chris Nanco makes some noise as Bethlehem salvages a late point

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II / USL

How much does the USL actually matter?

The USL matters on very different levels for clubs in the league. In some cases, it may not matter at all.

Match previews / Uncategorized / Union

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Toronto FC

The Union host the struggling Reds in the last match before a World Cup break.

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Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 4-1 Real Salt Lake

The Union offense dismantles Real Salt Lake, 4-1

Philadelphia Union II / Report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 3-0 New York Red Bulls ll

Goals from Michee Ngalina, Fabian Herbers, and Adam Najem powered Bethlehem Steel past New York Red Bulls II in a damp midweek match at Goodman Stadium.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Philadelphia Union II

A look at the Steel roster: depth or disappointment?

What can we take so far this season from the players who’ve spent time with both the Steel and the Union? PSP’s Christian Sandler on the difficulty of evaluating Bethlehem’s Union loanees.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Columbus Crew 1-0 Philadelphia Union

It was another disappointing and deflating night for the Union on the road.