Articles written by: Ben O'Brien

A resident of Old City in Philadelphia, Ben graduated from Temple University with a degree in Economics and Risk Management. He possesses average soccer playing skills, but excels in watching the game from the couch.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Toronto FC

by × on October 7, 2022 at 10:45 am × 11 comments

The Union will try to secure first place in the Eastern Conference when Toronto FC come to town this Sunday.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: MLS regular season wraps up, Champions League group stage results

by × on October 5, 2022 at 10:09 am × 0 comments

Plus, Gonzalo Higuain announces his retirement from professional soccer, and Fox announces its World Cup broadcasters.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Atlanta United

by × on August 31, 2022 at 10:55 am × 9 comments

The Union have a chance to secure their playoff birth tonight, welcoming Atlanta to Chester for the last midweek match of the season.

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Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire

by × on August 12, 2022 at 10:03 am × 4 comments

The Union look to get back on track as Kacper Przybylko and the Fire come to town.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union’s Supporters’ Shield chances, Gaga Slonina transfers to Chelsea

by × on August 3, 2022 at 9:34 am × 1 comment

Also, the Union remain No. 2 in this week’s power rankings.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union hold strong in Power Rankings, Sacramento to face Orlando in Open Cup final

by × on July 28, 2022 at 11:22 am × 4 comments

Also, England advances to the EURO 2022 Finals, and D.C. gets a new keeper.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs DC United

by × on July 8, 2022 at 11:00 am × 2 comments

Will there be fireworks on the pitch to go along with the postgame fireworks? Here’s our preview of tonight’s Alumni Night match between the Union and their I-95 rivals.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Homegrowns named to U-20 Best XI, high-profile MLS transfers

by × on July 6, 2022 at 9:35 am × 3 comments

Also, a look at the semi-automated offside technology to be used at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2-1 New York City FC

by × on June 27, 2022 at 10:26 am × 26 comments

The individual ratings from the Union’s big victory over New York City FC

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC

by × on June 24, 2022 at 11:49 am × 16 comments

New York City FC travel to Chester for a Sunday night showdown with the Union.

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