Jim O'Leary

Articles written by: Jim O'Leary

Jim started writing for PSP around the same time the Union announced they were looking to hire a Chief Tattoo Officer. Those two facts probably aren't related, but what if they were? He's on twitter @thejimoleary, but be warned it's only about 60% soccer.

Match preview: Atlas FC vs. Philadelphia Union

by Jim O'Leary × on April 12, 2023 at 10:15 am × 4 comments

The scoreboard is on the Union’s side in their Concacaf Champions League tie, but there’s still work to do as they head to Mexico on Wednesday night.

Commentary / Union

The brave new world of American soccer broadcasting

by Jim O'Leary × on March 16, 2023 at 10:00 am × 30 comments

Jim O’Leary considers how the Apple TV+ MLS Season Pass, and Fox’s decision to bury this week’s CCL game in a deep cable package, isn’t that much to worry about.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Inter Miami CF 2-0 Philadelphia Union

by Jim O'Leary × on March 7, 2023 at 3:52 pm × 2 comments

The Union were adrift in South Florida on Saturday night, with plenty of blame to go around for an underwhelming performance.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 4-1 Columbus Crew

by Jim O'Leary × on February 27, 2023 at 10:30 am × 18 comments

A complete team performance like the Union turned in on Saturday night makes individual player ratings a little abstract. But there were still things to notice from individual performances, and these player ratings reflect hat.

Breaking News / Union

Breaking: Union acquire Orlando City midfielder Andrés Perea

by Jim O'Leary × on December 6, 2022 at 11:30 am × 22 comments

Allocation monies go to Florida for the USMNT midfielder in exchange for a three year contract with a team option in 2026.

Commentary / Union

Was the Charlotte loss a blessing in disguise?

by Jim O'Leary × on October 6, 2022 at 12:59 pm × 5 comments

Jim O’Leary tries to turn nothing into something.

Union / Union match reports

Match report: Atlanta United 0-0 Philadelphia Union

by Jim O'Leary × on September 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm × 54 comments

Despite play that got extremely heated at times and nearly one hundred minutes on the field, neither team was able to pull ahead Saturday afternoon as the Philadelphia Union traveled to Georgia to face Atlanta United.

Union

The Union are in control, probably

by Jim O'Leary × on September 15, 2022 at 2:44 pm × 25 comments

For what might be the first time in team history, the Union are in the driver’s seat and choosing their own destiny heading into the season’s final stretch. Unless …