Steven Whisler

Articles written by: Steven Whisler

Steven Whisler is a somewhat-talented freelance copywriter living in South Philadelphia. He enjoys geeking out on literature, film, and soccer. You can see what he's up to at swwhisler.com.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Making noise, Jones at WCQs, Ocean City comeback, and a big de-Pugh

by Steven Whisler × on May 23, 2017 at 9:00 am × 12 comments

Oh, no, people are talking about the Union. Plus league news, Derrick Jones’ impressive WCQ shift, Mallory Pugh becomes a pro, and Ocean City goes ham.

Commentary

The deep end: Will the Union maximize their bench and maintain momentum?

by Steven Whisler × on May 18, 2017 at 11:15 am × 15 comments

Riding an out-of-nowhere three-game win streak, the Union’s depth is about to endure its first real test of 2017.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union surge, league roundups, Gold Cup calling, more

by Steven Whisler × on May 16, 2017 at 9:00 am × 24 comments

The Union’s form is baffling everyone, while traditional powers sputter, and who are the dark horse Gold Cup call-ups?

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: D.C. United 0-4 Philadelphia Union

by Steven Whisler × on May 15, 2017 at 9:45 am × 21 comments

Four goals, another shutout on the road, and the Union have a different sort of streak going.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: C.J. hype train leaves the station, transfer malaise, league roundup, more

by Steven Whisler × on May 9, 2017 at 8:30 am × 12 comments

Everyone hops on the hype train for C.J. Sapong and another weird weekend that was perfectly MLS.

Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-1 Charleston Battery

by Steven Whisler × on May 7, 2017 at 10:00 am × 1 comment

An early goal and a solid defensive effort saw Charleston Battery drop Bethlehem Steel on the road.

Daily news roundups / Documents

News roundup: The Streak, Perrella departs Steel FC, xG’s, MLS roundups, more

by Steven Whisler × on May 2, 2017 at 8:30 am × 17 comments

The Streak picks up steam and headlines, Ayuk makes his debut, and a whole bunch of takes on all the weekend action.

Match previews / Uncategorized / Union

Match preview: LA Galaxy vs. Philadelphia Union

by Steven Whisler × on April 27, 2017 at 9:45 am × 21 comments

The Union head to Los Angeles still searching for their first win. Can they find a shock result against a Galaxy side still figuring things out post-Bruce Arena?