The Philly Soccer Page

News roundup: Union beat Reading, Julie Ertz interview, sell-out crowd for Seattle Reign

by John Osborn × on July 17, 2019 at 9:00 am × 11 comments

Plus Union’s Alumni Night on Aug. 24, Carli Lloyd named NJ soccer ambassador, Alexi Lalas: wannabe rock star, more.

The glass

by Peter Andrews × on July 16, 2019 at 11:42 am × 13 comments

Is the glass half full or half empty? PSP’s Peter Andrews analyzes how concerned Union fans should be as the MLS season enters its final third.

Tactical Analysis

Postgame analysis: Real Salt Lake 4-0 Philadelphia Union

by Chris Gibbons × on July 16, 2019 at 9:45 am × 3 comments

The Union played their worst match of the year on Saturday night. Contractual obligations require a match analysis.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Make or break for the Union, Boyd to Besiktas and USMNT vs Mexico again

by Sean Griswold × on July 16, 2019 at 9:00 am × 0 comments

The Union face a make or break stretch. USMNT winger Tyler Boyd moves to Besiktas, while Harry McGuire’s move to Manchester United is in jeopardy. The USMNT will face Mexico at Metlife Stadium.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Real Salt Lake 4-0 Philadelphia Union

by Mike Servedio × on July 15, 2019 at 4:49 pm × 6 comments

Did anyone impress in a poor performance in Utah? PSP’s Mike Servedio gives out the grades.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: A night to forget, NWSL instant classic, and world transfer rumors

by Sean Griswold × on July 15, 2019 at 10:59 am × 0 comments

The Union had a night to forget in Utah Saturday, while Seattle picked up a win over Atlanta and NYRB won the Hudson River Derby. Plus, news on the NWSL and USWNT.