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.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: The Union find a point, Bethlehem comes home empty handed, and Rooney gets a hat trick

by × on March 18, 2019 at 10:07 am × 7 comments

Plus: Philly starts the campaign for WC2026 hosting, troubles continue for Robert Kraft, and it’s called fashion Pablo, look it up.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union lose, Steel win, and USWNT asks for their fair share (again)

by × on March 11, 2019 at 10:05 am × 13 comments

Plus: Diego Chara finds a new way to earn a card, Pulisic is doing fine, and a “shocking” development around the Qatar World Cup.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1 – 3 Toronto FC

by × on March 4, 2019 at 10:42 am × 33 comments

With a scoreline like that, there were obviously significant problems. But it wasn’t all bad news as far as individual performances go.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union lose, Steel sign a new defender, and #MLSisBack!

by × on March 4, 2019 at 9:13 am × 21 comments

Plus: It’s cold in Denver, Barca passes RM, and the USWNT is in a pickle.

Season Previews / Union

Is the Union’s back line as young as we think?

by × on February 28, 2019 at 10:15 am × 6 comments

They’re short on years, but with the experience under their belts they can be held to a higher standard.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

News roundup: see ya C.J., Revs owner in trouble, and the U20 WC Draw

by × on February 25, 2019 at 9:25 am × 6 comments

Plus: Union win their final preseason game and a keeper refuses to leave the field.

Commentary

What makes the Union different this year?

by × on February 19, 2019 at 10:30 am × 18 comments

Why the Union’s mediocrity sticks out even amongst the general mediocrity of Philadelphia sports.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Fabián debuts, Union lose, and US Open Cup news

by × on February 18, 2019 at 8:26 am × 0 comments

Plus: Jurgen returns, Zlatan quotes, and 20-0.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Marco Fabian, Kamara on the move, and tragedy in Rio

by × on February 11, 2019 at 9:14 am × 5 comments

Plus: Bethlehem beats Motown, a handful of new jerseys, and Manchester City teases Chelsea

Commentary / Union

Fashion, style, and Philadelphia Union

by × on January 29, 2019 at 10:15 am × 14 comments

Jim O’Leary continues his sartorial theme with a meditation on the Union’s uniforms

1 … 7 8 9 10 11 … 22