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.

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Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC

The Union travel to The House that A-Rod Built to try and secure a home playoff game.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Curtin’s press conference, Wayne Rooney solidarity, and Usain Bolt

Plus: Fontana to Europe?, Almiron to Tottenham?, and Kik to USMNT?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Bethlehem Steel FC’s first playoff win, Union lose, and MLS Cup Playoffs crystalize

Plus: esports, Zlatan to Madrid, and Buffon in the shower

Daily news roundups

News roundup: USWNT books their ticket to France, Bethlehem secures a playoff berth, and #SavedTheCrew?

Plus: Dockal shows up big for the Czech Republic, Penn women continue their dominance, and the U17s come from behind to beat Brazil

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 5 – 1 Minnesota United

Or; what can be learned from beating two USL teams in a trench coat.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union lock in to playoffs, Bethlehem Steel holds the line, and USWNT books their trip to the WCQ semifinals

Plus: three teams eliminated from playoff contention, another coach blows up about officiating, and a second accuser names Ronaldo

Player of the Week / Union

Player of the Week: Andre Blake

The Jamaican keeper is consistently amazing, and that’s the best kind of consistency.

Raves / Union

Raves: Fafà Picault, the speedster who never backs down

He scores goals, he gets assists, and he runs faster than you’d ever believe. PSP’s Raves series covers the Gazelle.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union draw, so do Steel, and Ronaldo accused

Plus: Bob Ley takes a break, local college soccer, and ascendant Matildas

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Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew

The Union face off against the Crew and themselves in a game with serious post-season implications.