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 / Union

Match Preview: Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union

by × on May 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm × 3 comments

The Union travel to the Windy City on Saturday for a matchup against the Chicago Fire.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union the last MLS club in CCL, two Americans in Champions League final

by × on May 6, 2021 at 8:59 am × 4 comments

Plus more on the failed Super League and fast-starting teams around MLS.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jim Curtin to Salzburg rumors, Man City’s comeback win in Champions League

by × on April 29, 2021 at 9:00 am × 5 comments

Plus, early power rankings and a big signing for Toronto FC.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew

by × on April 16, 2021 at 11:00 am × 10 comments

The Union open their 2021 MLS Regular Season campaign in Columbus, Ohio on Sunday. Here is the preview.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union win in CCL, USMNT back into FIFA’s Top 20

by × on April 9, 2021 at 9:00 am × 4 comments

All the news that’s fit to print (about soccer).

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union finish preseason with a win, World Cup qualifying upsets

by × on April 2, 2021 at 10:03 am × 1 comment

Plus, more on the Leon Flach signing, and protests against Qatar.

MLS / MLS Rules / Season Review / Union

Rethinking MLS Cup

by × on December 9, 2020 at 11:30 am × 25 comments

Ben O’Brien thinks it’s time for MLS to rethink the playoff format.

USL - Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2-3 Hartford Athletic

by × on October 1, 2020 at 11:45 am × 4 comments

A missed penalty and a bizarre late goal saw Union II fall to Hartford Athletic, 3-2.

Match Report / USL - Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Hartford Athletic 1-1 Philadelphia Union II

by × on September 24, 2020 at 9:45 am × 2 comments

Photo: Marjorie Elzey Philadelphia Union II traveled to Connecticut on Wednesday to take on Hartford Athletic in hopes of avenging their 3-0 loss at home on Sunday. They would settle for a 1-1 draw. Hartford Athletic made a total of five changes to their starting lineup from Sunday. Marlon LeBlanc […]

Local / USL - Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0-3 Hartford Athletic

by × on September 21, 2020 at 9:35 am × 4 comments

Hartford officially knocked the young Union II out of playoff contention with a 3-0 win at Subaru Park.

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