Articles written by: Kevin Kinkead

Kevin Kinkead is an Emmy award-winning journalist. He currently writes for Philly Voice and previously wrote for Philadelphiaunion.com and worked as a producer for CBS 3 Eyewitness News in Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter at @Kevin_Kinkead.

Infographic / Union

Bimbographic

by × on September 3, 2014 at 11:06 am × 21 comments

Kevin Kinkead takes a infographical look at the Union’s new shirt sponsorship deal.

Tactics Talk

Why Vincent Nogueira shouldn’t play in the No. 10 role

by × on August 18, 2014 at 1:37 pm × 28 comments

Vincent Nogueira has struggled in the No. 10 spot while Cristian Maidana recovers from injury. Kevin Kinkead breaks down why.

Tactics Talk

What does the return of Carlos Valdes* mean for Union’s formation?

by × on July 21, 2014 at 10:31 am × 47 comments

If Valdes comes back to Philadelphia, how will the Union’s formation change? Kevin Kinkead explores some of the possibilities.

Fan Culture

Going to Brazil: Starfinder Foundation representing the USA at the World Cup

by × on July 2, 2014 at 12:00 pm × 3 comments

Six local teenagers traveled to Brazil this week with Philadelphia’s Starfinder Foundation as part of FIFA’s “Football for Hope” festival. Starfinder was the only program chosen by FIFA to represent the US.

Analysis

How Philadelphia’s radio talent and sports writers have reacted to the World Cup

by × on July 2, 2014 at 10:58 am × 4 comments

Philly’s mainstream sports media has never been renowned for embracing soccer. Kevin Kinkead explores how, for this World Cup at least, things have been different.

US Open Cup

Pregame quotes: Union v City Islanders in the US Open Cup

by × on June 17, 2014 at 12:00 pm × 4 comments

Kevin Kinkead with pregame quotes from Union manager Jim Curtin, Harrisburg manager Bill Becher, and former Union man and now City Islander Morgan Langley.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Honduras

by × on May 29, 2014 at 11:00 am × 5 comments

PSP’s Second Teams series continues as Kevin Kinkead explains why Honduras should be the second team you root for in the World Cup. Here’s a hint: It makes you look good.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Analysis

Philadelphia Union’s fast descent into madness

by × on May 28, 2014 at 12:05 pm × 61 comments

It took just three months and 14 games for a promising 2014 Union season to crash and burn in spectacular Philadelphia fashion. Kevin Kinkead looks back over the calendar for the key moments in the Union’s downward spiral.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-1 Sporting Kansas City

by × on May 15, 2014 at 1:04 pm × 89 comments

A loss might have be the final nail in John Hackworth’s coaching coffin. Instead, the under-fire Union manager got the effort of a lifetime from his makeshift squad.

Commentary

How the 2011 election affected Philadelphia Union

by × on May 9, 2014 at 10:30 am × 33 comments

Kevin Kinkead reviews how a change in leadership in Chester changed the Union’s relationship with the city.

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