The Philly Soccer Page

News roundup: Union beat Orlando, ManU lose to PSG, NJ’s First Lady takes over Sky Blue

by John Osborn × on February 13, 2019 at 9:00 am × 14 comments

Plus Peter Vermes on SKC not spending $, USWNT news, soccer in the Arctic, and more.

Meet the 4-4-2 diamond: A deep tactical analysis of the Union’s new formation

by Steven Whisler × on February 12, 2019 at 10:30 am × 25 comments

Philadelphia Union have thrown out the ol’ familiar 4-2-3-1 in favor of a high-pressing 4-4-2 diamond. What does that mean, and can it work for Jim Curtin’s team?

History / Philadelphia Soccer History

Russians, Atoms, and the birth of indoor soccer

by Steve Holroyd × on February 11, 2019 at 12:15 pm × 9 comments

Forty five years ago a team from Philadelphia faced off against the Red Army, and shifted the course of soccer in our country for decades.

A View from Afar / Union

The perfect signing? Assessing the Fabian deal

by Dan Walsh × on February 11, 2019 at 10:17 am × 27 comments

PSP’s Dan Walsh assesses the financial details of the Marco Fabian signing, its impact on the fan base, and where it leaves the Union’s roster build.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Marco Fabian, Kamara on the move, and tragedy in Rio

by Jim O'Leary × on February 11, 2019 at 9:14 am × 5 comments

Plus: Bethlehem beats Motown, a handful of new jerseys, and Manchester City teases Chelsea

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

Philly Soccer Show: Philadelphia Union sign midfielder Marco Fabian

by John Osborn × on February 8, 2019 at 7:39 pm × 1 comment

KYW Newsradio’s Greg Orlandini discusses the Philadelphia Union’s signing of Mexican international midfielder Marco Fabian.

Breaking News / Roster News

Breaking: Union sign Marco Fabian

by Peter Andrews × on February 8, 2019 at 4:25 pm × 25 comments

The Union found the impact midfielder they’ve been searching for, announcing the transfer signing of Mexico international Marco Fabian from Eintracht Frankfurt.