The Philly Soccer Page

It’s time for Derrick Jones

by Christian Sandler × on March 7, 2019 at 10:30 am × 39 comments

Why isn’t Derrick Jones in the mix?

Bethlehem 2019: a different system, new players, and five extra international slots

by Tim Jones × on March 7, 2019 at 10:00 am × 7 comments

Bethlehem has moved to a brand new fan base for 2019. Watching a player development side is not the same as watching a conventional one. Here’s what you need to know.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

The new United Soccer League Championship and Bethlehem’s prospects in it

by Tim Jones × on March 6, 2019 at 9:45 am × 3 comments

Bethlehem’s league has made some changes for 2019, as has Steel itself.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union sign midfielder for 4 months, England wins SheBelieves Cup, Houston and Red Bulls lose in CCL

by John Osborn × on March 6, 2019 at 9:00 am × 20 comments

Plus, USWNT win, player in Turkey slashes out, Union in the news, more.

Breaking News / Signing News

Breaking: Philadelphia Union acquire midfielder Jamiro Monteiro

by Nick Fishman × on March 5, 2019 at 5:57 pm × 27 comments

The Union announced the acquisition of midfielder Jamiro Monteiro on loan from French side FC Metz.

Analysis / For Pete's Sake

Postgame analysis: Union 1-3 Toronto FC

by Peter Andrews × on March 5, 2019 at 11:15 am × 16 comments

Lineup choices, the end of the right-side tilt, the 3-5-2, and the foibles of Haris Medunjanin. PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the good and the bad from a disappointing loss in the season opener.

Commentary / Union

The growing pains of the 4-4-2 diamond

by Shayan Waseh × on March 5, 2019 at 11:00 am × 9 comments

Were the Union able to successfully do what they set out to do in implementing their new approach on Saturday? As with most things related to the Union, Shayan Waseh answers the question with a half-hearted shrug and an equivocal “maybe.”