The Philly Soccer Page

Match preview: Philadelphia Union – New York City FC

by Chris Gibbons × on April 13, 2017 at 10:15 am × 23 comments

With five matches gone in the 2017 season and no wins, the Philadelphia Union host New York City FC and look to find a way to salvage their season and, perhaps, coach Jim Curtin’s job.

Youth Soccer Development

Going to the IberCup 2017: Part Two

by Scott Ellis × on April 13, 2017 at 9:30 am × 3 comments

The games have begun at IberCup 2017! Scott Ellis shares he and his son’s experiences in part two.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Missing maestro, NYCFC preview, Open Cup first round, Drogba, more

by Josh Trott × on April 13, 2017 at 8:31 am × 2 comments

NYC Pigeons preview, the Union are missing their string-puller, the evolution of MLS fullbacks, and Didier Drogba returns to the states.

Press Conference

Summary of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

by Peter Andrews × on April 12, 2017 at 4:37 pm × 44 comments

Jim Curtin talked about the value of patience and consistency, the dangers poised by NYCFC, the left back and left wing positions, and much more in his midweek presser.

Philadelphia Union II

In reserve: Which Union loanees could help them now?

by Tim Jones × on April 12, 2017 at 11:30 am × 5 comments

There might be help for the Union down on the farm from reserve players who have been showing well there. PSP’s Tim Jones evaluates Giliano Wijnaldum, Adam Najem, Marcus Epps, Jack Elliott and Auston Trusty for Union duty.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Invention, the Antidote to Stupidity

by Matt Custer × on April 12, 2017 at 10:30 am × 13 comments

Fans can do much better than the offensive YSA chant while still being horrendous to opposition teams. Matt Custer explains how.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Seku Conneh

by Nick Fishman × on April 12, 2017 at 10:00 am × 4 comments

After 26 combined matches, a member of the Philadelphia Union organization has earned a win. Bethlehem Steel FC took three points from Cincinatti. With the result, one player stood out to earn PSP’s player of the week.