The Philly Soccer Page

News roundup: playoff scenarios, more 22 Under 22, and Ronaldo may be a rapist

October 5, 2018 by Sara Griswold 3 comments

Playoff scenarios for the MLS and USL, more about the Union’s top 22 Under 22 player, and Ronaldo may be a rapist but Juventus doesn’t mind.

Raves, Union

Raves: Fabinho, the one who won us over

October 4, 2018 by Peter Andrews 10 comments

PSP’s Peter Andrews wraps up our Raves series with his thoughts on Fabinho, a mediocre player but an outstanding representative of the club.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jones and McKenzie make MLS 22 Under 22, USL Cup on ESPN, local scores

October 4, 2018 by John Osborn 3 comments

Plus Penn FC snap losing streak, Champion League action, and more.

A View from Afar, Union

Five thoughts on the Union: Fixing the fatal flaw, 3rd place, Curtin’s future

October 3, 2018 by Dan Walsh 14 comments

The Union’s fatal flaw, how to address it (hint: he’s pictured), the remaining schedule and their shot at third place, and Jim Curtin’s prospects for a 2019 return, courtesy of PSP’s Dan Walsh.

Philadelphia Union II

Baseball diamonds as soccer pitches

October 3, 2018 by Tim Jones 5 comments

Playing soccer in a minor league baseball park provides lots of ready-made seats, parking, concessions, and lights. But a quality soccer pitch? Not so much, not even with the oil billions in the Bronx.