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.

Player ratings: Portland Timbers 0-2 Philadelphia Union

by Jim O'Leary × on May 24, 2022 at 1:29 pm × 9 comments

No major mistakes and a road win has everyone getting passing grades in this week’s assessment.

How I learned to stop worrying and leave John Brooks off the 2022 World Cup roster

by Jim O'Leary × on May 19, 2022 at 10:30 am × 2 comments

The still-nominally-in-Wolfsburg defender is the best center back who hasn’t been on a recent USMNT roster, but Jim O’Leary argues he shouldn’t automatically replace the injured Miles Robinson.

Union

Now the work begins for the Union

by Jim O'Leary × on April 21, 2022 at 10:41 am × 16 comments

After completing a soft opening, the Union are finally open for business and we’ll start to see what they’re really made of.

Commentary / Union

The schedule isn’t easy, it’s just a soft opening

by Jim O'Leary × on April 12, 2022 at 11:24 am × 14 comments

The Union’s schedule has been front-loaded with teams low on the table, allowing the Union to extend their pre-season into the actual season.

Union / Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Columbus Crew

by Jim O'Leary × on April 9, 2022 at 8:41 pm × 41 comments

An early own goal was all the Union needed to collect three points, scoring no goals of their own despite the significant investments that started on the front line.