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: Under pressure, Steel recap, joint biddin’, more

Speculation and the blame game ramp up in Union land and what will a North American World Cup look like?

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1 – 3 Portland Timbers

Another week, another disappointing Union performance. Was it group mediocrity or individual mistakes?

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Commentary / Featured

It’s time to hold Earnie Stewart accountable

Forget Jim Curtin. It’s time to hold Earnie Stewart accountable for signing players who don’t fit the 4-2-3-1 system he and the Union want to employ. PSP’s Steve Whisler explains.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Sapong super-sub, Marquez backup plan, Zlatan, CCL action, more

More analysis from the Union’s disappointing weekend adventures, what to do about centerback depth, Vancouver and Dallas head to Mexico to make some history, and what the Zlatan? Updated.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union fan survey, new Steel brass, Panama previews, more

The positives and negatives of being a Union fan and every angle imaginable ahead of tonight’s WCQ match versus Panama.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Orlando’s blanket, Schweini signs, Cassar out, more

Player ratings, Orlando’s shut-down strategy, and should the Union chase Polster after Schweini signing?

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Union 1-2 Orlando City SC

Our weekly absolutely scientific and not at all arbitrary player ratings from the Union’s latest match.

Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 1-2 Notre Dame

Najem, Moar, and Epps impress, but Bethlehem Steel fall 2-1 to Notre Dame in the second of two preseason scrimmages.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Strike force, expected goals, WCQ call-ups, more

A further review of weekend action and an incisive look at the numbers behind the scorelines.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union play it smart, rankings galore, Garber in town, more

The Union play it smart to earn a draw and close out the opener, plenty of meaningless league rankings, local youth connections, and the USWNT play on in the SheBelieves Cup.