Articles written by: Kyle Grantham

Kyle is the executive editor of the Philly Soccer Page. When he's not on the sideline covering the Union (or watching from Section 114) he serves as the Deputy Director of Strategic Communications for New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry and a communications specialist for Delaware Governor Matt Meyer (after previously serving on then-County Executive Meyer's county staff). Before joining PSP and New Castle County, Kyle worked for a decade as a photojournalist for newspapers across the country, including The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., Casper Star-Tribune in Wyoming, Evansville Courier & Press in Indiana, and The Sacramento Bee in California. Kyle graduated from Ohio University in 2010 and grew up in northeastern Maryland.

Featured / Union

Union striker Tai Baribo stuck in Israel with unknown return timeline

by × on June 19, 2025 at 10:20 pm × 3 comments

The timetable regarding Baribo’s return to the US is currently in question.

Featured / Photo essays / Union

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 0 – 0 Orlando City SC

by × on April 6, 2025 at 8:40 am × 1 comment

The Union’s nil-nil draw through the lens of PSP co-managing editor Kyle Grantham.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 FC Cincinnati

by × on October 19, 2024 at 6:02 pm × 47 comments

Photo Credit: Ron Soliman The Philadelphia Union saw their long-shot playoff hopes end as they fell to FC Cincinnati 2 – 1 at home on Saturday evening. It was the first time in franchise history the Union had lost to Cincinnati in Chester. To make the playoffs, the Union needed […]

MLS / Photo essays / Union

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 0 – 1 Columbus Crew

by × on August 29, 2024 at 9:50 pm × 0 comments

The Philadelphia Union played the Columbus Crew for the second time in a week and while much had changed for both teams – Columbus added another trophy to their trophy case, defeating LAFC to win the Leagues Cup title on Sunday, and the Union transferred out center back Damion Lowe […]

Featured / Photo essays / Union

In pictures: Portland Timbers 1-3 Philadelphia Union

by × on March 24, 2024 at 8:51 am × 5 comments

The Union’s victory over the Timbers in pictures.

Featured / Opinion / Union / Union II

Guest Commentary: Any Subaru Park expansion should include mass transit upgrades

by × on March 19, 2024 at 6:33 am × 19 comments

A new and improved SEPTA Regional Rail station closer to Subaru Park would benefit Chester neighborhoods and fans alike.

Analysis / Feature / Union

A bigger Subaru Park? Temper your expectations

by × on March 10, 2024 at 9:46 am × 31 comments

With Subaru Park expansion plans on the table again, what could the team do to grow capacity?

Featured / Photo essays / Union

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 0-0 CF Pachuca

by × on March 6, 2024 at 1:39 am × 4 comments

On Tuesday, March 5 the Philadelphia Union hosted the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 against matchup with LigaMX club CF Pachuca. The match finished a 0-0 draw, but the scoreline undersells the chances both teams had to score throughout the game. Each team missed multiple […]