The Philly Soccer Page

Fan’s view: What’s the DOOPing problem?

by Benjamin Brecher × on June 1, 2022 at 11:00 am × 15 comments

In today’s Fan’s View column, Ben Brecher diagnoses causes and prescribes solutions to the Union’s muted goalscoring record.

Local

Local lower league recap: Week of May 23

by Tim Lutz × on June 1, 2022 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

With major leagues taking a break, get your soccer fix locally in this week’s roundup.

News roundup: Union hold steady in the Power Rankings, Brenden Aaronson on his move

by Ben O'Brien × on June 1, 2022 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

Also, Charlotte FC surprisingly part ways with head coach Miguel Angel Ramirez.

Analysis / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings and analysis: New England Revolution 1–1 Philadelphia Union

by Jeremy Lane × on May 31, 2022 at 9:44 am × 22 comments

The result of Saturday’s game against the New England Revolution, a road point, is undeniably good. There is room for improvement in how the point was earned.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union draw, MLS week 14 action, Real Madrid win Champions League

by Sean Griswold × on May 31, 2022 at 8:58 am × 3 comments

The Union fought to another draw on the road, while Real Madrid claimed their 14th European Championship.

Union / Union match reports

Match Report: New England Revolution 1-1 Philadelphia Union

by Jim O'Leary × on May 28, 2022 at 9:45 pm × 36 comments

The Union responded to an unfortunate penalty with an immediate goal, against the run of play, from a substitute to take a point home.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0–1 New England Revolution II

by Tim Jones × on May 28, 2022 at 11:24 am × 3 comments

A defensive mistake by Philadelphia Union II was punished decisively by the hosts, leading to the reserve side’s second-straight shutout loss.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: New England Revolution vs Philadelphia Union

by Sean Griswold × on May 27, 2022 at 10:30 am × 17 comments

Philadelphia and New England will meet for the first time this season at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

Analysis / Union

What do the stats say about Philadelphia Union?

by James Nalton × on May 27, 2022 at 10:00 am × 1 comment

James Nalton looks at the numbers after a third of the season, seeing both quality play and room for improvement.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Midseason Union II roster review, part one: The amateurs

by Tim Jones × on May 25, 2022 at 10:30 am × 4 comments

With graduation from the Union Academy imminent, Tim Jones begins his midseason review of Union II’s roster by looking at the amateurs who’ve played for the developmental side.