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.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Toronto FC

by Steven Whisler × on March 2, 2019 at 3:53 pm × 57 comments

A few mental errors and a lack of creativity in the final third cost the Union a result over a struggling — and very beatable — Toronto FC team.

Season Previews

2019 Eastern Conference Preview

by Steven Whisler × on February 27, 2019 at 9:45 am × 5 comments

Can a team not named Atlanta or Red Bull become King of the East in 2019?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Season previews, Hart to MLS?, Tobin Heath stars for USWNT, more

by Steven Whisler × on February 26, 2019 at 9:00 am × 4 comments

MLS regular season is almost here (!), while more CCL fixtures await midweek.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union by the numbers, Nani signs at Orlando, CCL fever kicks off, more

by Steven Whisler × on February 19, 2019 at 9:25 am × 11 comments

North and Central America’s favorite weird, hair-pulling, maddening continental tournament is back.

Analysis / Union

Meet the 4-4-2 diamond: A deep tactical analysis of the Union’s new formation

by Steven Whisler × on February 12, 2019 at 10:30 am × 25 comments

Philadelphia Union have thrown out the ol’ familiar 4-2-3-1 in favor of a high-pressing 4-4-2 diamond. What does that mean, and can it work for Jim Curtin’s team?