The Philly Soccer Page

Barnetta! Nogs out at least 3-4 weeks, McCarthy named USOC Player of the Round, more

July 30, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 68 comments

Union land Tranquillo Barnetta. Nogueira out at least 3-4 weeks. John McCarthy named US Open Cup Player of the Round. All-Stars win. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

July 29, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 11 comments

Transcript and video of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Topics include Vincent Nogueira’s injury, what he expects from Red Bulls on Saturday, extending Brian Sylvestre’s loan to the team, and much more.

Transfers

Official: Union sign Tranquillo Barnetta

July 29, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 40 comments

Swiss international arrives on a free transfer in a deal involving Targeted Allocation Money.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Club vs. Country

July 29, 2015 by Staci Klemmer 21 comments

Club before country? For Staci Klemmer, the answer is yes.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, All-Stars face Spurs tonight, Platini announces he’ll run to replace Blatter, more

July 29, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 10 comments

Union bits and bobs. Barnetta still training with Union. MLS All-Stars face Spurs tonight. Platini running to replace Blatter. More.

A View from Afar, Commentary

The good old days that never were

July 28, 2015 by Dan Walsh 69 comments

The trade of Sheanon Williams closes the door on an era that could have been but never was. With the young core of Philadelphia Union’s early years gone, what is the team’s identity? What can it be? PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.