The Philly Soccer Page

News roundup: Union look dangerous as they prepare for Colorado

by Adam Schorr × on May 19, 2017 at 9:00 am × 6 comments

Union set to take on winner of Harrisburg and Reading in U.S. Open Cup, new stadium proposal in Miami, and the rest of the day’s news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly May 19 – 26

by Matt Custer × on May 19, 2017 at 8:30 am × 2 comments

This week, watch the Union, Europa League Finals, Pulisic, Carli, Barnetta, Noguera, FIFA U20 World Cup, Copa Libertadores, Liga MX Semifinals, NASL, NWSL and even Michael Lahoud!

Commentary

The deep end: Will the Union maximize their bench and maintain momentum?

by Steven Whisler × on May 18, 2017 at 11:15 am × 15 comments

Riding an out-of-nowhere three-game win streak, the Union’s depth is about to endure its first real test of 2017.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Houston Dynamo

by Nick Fishman × on May 18, 2017 at 10:30 am × 47 comments

The Union are rolling. With a third consecutive win, PSP takes a look at the players who secured an impressive 2-0 over the Western Conference leaders.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: My new opening day

by Scott Ellis × on May 18, 2017 at 9:45 am × 4 comments

Fans’ View writer Scott Ellis returns to PSP and Talen Energy Stadium this year after a little hiatus

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union win streak, Reading upset Cosmos

by Adam Schorr × on May 18, 2017 at 9:00 am × 20 comments

Reading United shocks NY Cosmos, Trusty heading to the U-20 World Cup, and the rest of the day’s news.

US Open Cup

Reading United upset New York Cosmos in U.S. Open Cup

by Dan Walsh × on May 18, 2017 at 8:00 am × 3 comments

The amateur side shocked the NASL champs by reeling off three straight goals late in the first half and then defending like crazy to hold on for a 3-2 win on a night of big upsets in the U.S. Open Cup.

Video

Postgame video: Union 2-0 Dynamo

by Daniel Gajdamowicz × on May 17, 2017 at 11:40 pm × 1 comment

PSP’s Mike Servedio and KYW Greg Orlandini break down the match. Interviews with Chris Pontius, Andre Blake and Fafa Picault. Postgame press conference with Jim Curtin.