The Philly Soccer Page

News roundup: Union to Open Cup final, Tanner to replace Stewart, MLS transfer news

by John Osborn × on August 9, 2018 at 9:00 am × 5 comments

Plus, Steel win, Dynamo beat LAFC in PK’s, Chelsea pay highest fee for goalkeeper, and more.

PSP Postgame Show: Union 3-0 Chicago Fire

by Ryan Griffith × on August 9, 2018 at 8:05 am × 0 comments

Video of players in the media scrum, Jim Curtin’s press conference, Post-Game Fan Interviews and PSP’s Post-Match Wrap-Up Show. You do not want to miss this!

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chicago Fire

by Mike Servedio × on August 8, 2018 at 9:26 pm × 27 comments

The Union advance to the U.S. Open Cup Final behind a brace from Cory Burke.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 5

by Chris Sherman × on August 8, 2018 at 9:45 am × 0 comments

Below are the 2018 MLS season forecasts using data from games through August 5. Some key points up front: Union playoff chances: The Union now have a 51.1% chance of making the MLS playoffs, down from 56.2%. Bethlehem playoff chances: The Steel have a 40.0% chance to make the USL playoffs, up […]

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News roundup: Union set for USOC semifinal, D.C. United get new ownership, more

by Ryan Rose × on August 8, 2018 at 9:00 am × 12 comments

Plus: Steel face Charlotte, an American buys a majority stake in Arsenal, and Columbus receive an offer for Trapp

Analysis

Postgame analysis: Portland Timbers 3-0 Philadelphia Union

by Steven Whisler × on August 7, 2018 at 11:30 am × 0 comments

Two dumb penalties and Groundhog’s Day in front of goal doomed the Union in Portland over the weekend.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Olivier Mbaizo

by Nick Fishman × on August 7, 2018 at 11:00 am × 0 comments

Olivier Mbaizo didn’t have the ideal start to his time in Philadelphia. But the young Cameroonian defender is showing why is future is bright. After picking up two assists, he is PSP’s Player of the week.