The Philly Soccer Page

Preview: Union vs DC United

by Adam Cann × on May 19, 2016 at 11:49 am × 10 comments

DC United is winless on the road, Philly is averaging two goals per match at home. The Union should win on Friday if they can control Luciano Acosta and create space behind DC’s two-man midfield

Fans' View

Fans’ View: The perks of volunteering at international soccer events

by Staci Klemmer × on May 19, 2016 at 11:02 am × 6 comments

Staci Klemmer on volunteering for major soccer tournaments like the 1994 World Cup and the upcoming Copa America Centenario.

Daily news roundups

West Chester and Reading out of USOC, Crystal Palace friendly, notes from Curtin’s presser, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 19, 2016 at 10:38 am × 51 comments

West Chester United and Reading knocked out of US Open Cup. Union to host Crystal Palace again. Noes from Curtin’s press conference and more Union news.

Summer Friendly

Union to host Crystal Palace in friendly on July 13

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 19, 2016 at 9:22 am × 10 comments

The Premier League team returns to Talen Energy Stadium. “The match will be classified as a Bonus Game for Union Season Ticket Members.”

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 18, 2016 at 2:44 pm × 5 comments

Jim Curtin talks about the rivalry with DC, Ilsinho’s injury status, is coy about when Andre Blake will leave to join the Jamaican national team, and more.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Keegan Rosenberry

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 18, 2016 at 11:30 am × 4 comments

Keegan Rosenberry stops by the studio. Then Greg and Kevin preview Friday’s home game against DC and talk discovery lists.

SEBA Projections

Union SEBA Projection updates

by Chris Sherman × on May 18, 2016 at 11:12 am × 24 comments

PSP welcomes data scientist Chris Sherman, who begins a new regular column with power rankings and the Union’s probabilities of reaching the playoffs, winning the Supporters Shield, the MLS Cup, and more.

All Three Points / Podcasts

All Three Points podcast: Kissing your sister ain’t so bad.

by Jeremy Lane × on May 18, 2016 at 10:45 am × 3 comments

True, the Union drew three in a row, which would be underwhelming if it weren’t against two of the top teams in the Western Conference and away to Montreal. Enjoying this team like they haven’t since the first couple of seasons, Chris and Jeremy are feeling pretty good about the Blue and Gold.