Articles written by: The Philly Soccer Page

PSP has been covering soccer in the Philadelphia area since 2009. Our contributors are players, coaches, league organizers, and fans of the sport.

Player ratings

Analysis and player ratings: DC 1-0 Union

DC United does not give up home goals, and they were rarely troubled by the Union after going ahead early.

Roundtable

PSP roundtable: Midseason Union assessment

Philadelphia Union are midway through the 34-game regular season, so PSP gets together a roundtable panel to assess their performance.

Featured

Union fire assistant coach and technical director Rob Vartughian

The Union have dismissed the last coach remaining from the team’s inaugural 2010 season. (Vartughian, pictured at left)

Analysis

PSP roundtable: Hackworth fired

PSP brings together a roundtable chat to talk about Philadelphia Union’s decision to fire manager John Hackworth.

Guest Column

The case for recreational soccer

Steve Hann with a guest column that makes the case for recreational soccer.

Breaking News

Official: Union acquire Chicago center back Austin Berry

Philadelphia Union have filled their most glaring hole by trading for the 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year. UPDATE: Union confirm acquisition of Berry.

Polls

PSP’s February poll: Union offseason

What did you think of the Union’s offseason? What do you think the team’s biggest priority should be? Vote in PSP’s poll and have your voice be heard.

Breaking News / Fan Culture

Is this the Union’s new home jersey?

The Union are due for new home jerseys. Is this it?

Featured / SuperDraft / Union

SuperDraft Philly 2014 live!

The Union traded up to take UConn goalie Andre Blake with the first pick of the draft. Two trades with Dallas and Toronto landed the Union at #15 where they chose Coastal Carolina’s midfield distributor Pedro Ribeiro. In round 2, the Union nabbed defenders Kevin Cope and Robbie Derschang.

Annual Awards

PSP’s Best of 2013

Here is the best of 2013, as determined by some of the PSP crew. Everything from best local team and best goal of the year to the worst hair and biggest controversy of the year.