The Philly Soccer Page

Jay Sugarman on player development

by Tim Jones × on August 22, 2018 at 11:30 am × 27 comments

Several days ago Union principal owner Jay Sugarman introduced new Sporting Director Ernst Tanner to the Media at Talen Energy Stadium. Tim Jones listened carefully and has been thinking about what he said.

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New York City FC

by Steven Whisler × on August 22, 2018 at 10:45 am × 8 comments

The Union not only played some breathtaking footy Saturday night, but absolutely shredded NYCFC’s game plan by enforcing their will and style on the match.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: One kid’s fantasy Union 11

by Benjamin Brecher × on August 22, 2018 at 9:50 am × 5 comments

One middle schooler got back from camp to find everything changed on his fantasy team. It got him thinking about his fantasy Union 11.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 19

by Chris Sherman × on August 22, 2018 at 9:45 am × 1 comment

Philadelphia and Bethlehem both move up to 12th in their power ranks. They also move into strong qualifying position for playoffs.

Player ratings

Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 2 – 0 NYC FC

by Ryan Rose × on August 21, 2018 at 12:30 pm × 7 comments

Philadelphia Union kept three points at home against NYC FC. Here’s how each player helped secure the victory.

Commentary / Union

Cory Burke might be special

by Christian Sandler × on August 21, 2018 at 11:25 am × 23 comments

The Union have been looking for a striker. He may have been here all along.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Alejandro Bedoya

by Dan Walsh × on August 21, 2018 at 10:55 am × 4 comments

He’s been underrated and overlooked all season long, but with another great performance Saturday, Union captain Alejandro Bedoya continued putting in one of the best seasons by an MLS midfielder this year.