The Philly Soccer Page

Player of the week: Andre Blake

by Nick Fishman × on June 6, 2017 at 9:45 am × 0 comments

With seven saves, five against David Villa, Andre Blake was the Union’s best player. We take a closer look at PSP’s player of the week.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union dead ball doom, Blake call-up, Pugh scores, Pulisic-dependent, more

by Steven Whisler × on June 6, 2017 at 9:00 am × 14 comments

What does it say that the USMNT is already hooked on Pulisic? More reflections on MLS Week 14 and the USMNT squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: NYCFC 2-1 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on June 5, 2017 at 10:45 am × 8 comments

NYC executed their tactical approach better than Philly and it paid off with a late win.

Player ratings

Player ratings: New York City FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union

by Steven Whisler × on June 5, 2017 at 9:45 am × 17 comments

Up a goal through 80 minutes, the Union lost focus on two sloppy set pieces to return from the Bronx with zero points.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: A bad way and a good time to go on break

by Adam Schorr × on June 5, 2017 at 9:00 am × 5 comments

Union lose, U-20 USMNT lose, senior USMNT draw, Union trialist, and the rest of the day’s news.

USL Match report

Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1-1 Ottawa Fury

by Tim Jones × on June 5, 2017 at 12:08 am × 1 comment

A saved PK and a brilliantly saved on-frame strike by the Fury keeper prevented the Steel from securing all three points. Disappointment aside, they played dominating possession soccer that was a pleasure to watch.

USMNT

International friendly recap: USMNT 1–1 Venezuela

by Jeremy Lane × on June 4, 2017 at 12:36 am × 7 comments

The U.S. salvaged a draw versus Venezuela on Saturday night. The U.S. gave up a poor goal from a restart in the first half, before Christian Pulisic scored with a shot from the top of the box midway through the second.