The Philly Soccer Page

Why getting a point is a good start to Union II’s season

by Sara Griswold × on March 11, 2020 at 11:00 am × 1 comment

It may be early, but Sara Griswold thinks that the Union II are off to a good start after a strong season opener on Saturday.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: San Jose Earthquakes complying with coronavirus ban and Sky Blue announce preseason roster

by John Osborn × on March 11, 2020 at 10:18 am × 18 comments

Plus, the Armchair Analyst compliments the Union, Jason Kreis optimistic over USMNT U-23’s, FA selling TV rights for Women’s Super League, more.

MLS / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: LAFC 3-3 Philadelphia Union

by Mike Servedio × on March 10, 2020 at 4:24 pm × 13 comments

Individual grades for a wild one against LAFC.

US Soccer / USWNT

In pictures: SheBelieves Cup 2020

by Marjorie Elzey × on March 10, 2020 at 3:40 pm × 4 comments

PSP’s Marjorie Elzey shares her view from the field as the USWNT took on Spain and Japan challenged England.

Analysis / Tactical Analysis / Union

Match analysis: LAFC 3-3 Philadelphia Union

by Chris Gibbons × on March 10, 2020 at 12:18 pm × 12 comments

One of the most entertaining Union matches of all time saw the visitors steal points in LA. Here’s how they did it.

Featured / Union

Night games and narratives

by Jim O'Leary × on March 10, 2020 at 11:17 am × 6 comments

The opaque mathematics of television broadcast scheduling means some people may not have seen what happened on Sunday Night. But that’s no excuse for letting pre-conceived notions of “good” teams dictate how they talk about the game.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Blake makes Team of the Week, Union are a “Red Bull team”, Ronaldhino in trouble

by Sean Griswold × on March 10, 2020 at 9:09 am × 23 comments

Also, the Union send three representatives to US Olympic Qualifying Camp in Mexico this week, while the USWNT and US Soccer still can’t reach a deal on equal pay.