The Philly Soccer Page

Player of the week: Brian Carroll

by Peter Andrews × on June 1, 2016 at 11:15 am × 2 comments

Who else? Plus, a word of praise for Ken Tribbett.

SEBA Projections

Union SEBA Projections through May 29

by Chris Sherman × on June 1, 2016 at 11:00 am × 6 comments

Chris Sherman has the latest SEBA projections for the Union, Bethlehem Steel, and Harrisburg City Islanders.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: BC!

by Scott Ellis × on June 1, 2016 at 10:43 am × 4 comments

Scott Ellis has been a fan of Brian Carroll for sometime.

Daily news roundups

Jones to start in goal against Crew, Nogs at 100%, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 1, 2016 at 10:18 am × 25 comments

Notes from Jim Curtin’s press conference ahead of Tonight’s game against Columbus. HArrisburg in Chattanooga for US Open Cup third rounder. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 31, 2016 at 4:19 pm × 6 comments

Curtin says Matt Jones will start against Columbus and that Vincent Nogueira “feels a hundred percent.” He also discusses the team’s identity, Josh Yaro’s injury status, and more.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The revelation of Brian Carroll

by Dan Walsh × on May 31, 2016 at 11:15 am × 22 comments

Carroll’s goal on Saturday may be the one that, years down the line, we look back at and say, “This was the moment when everyone realized that Philadelphia Union had become the team its fans had awaited for years.”

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Rapids 1-1 Union

by Adam Cann × on May 31, 2016 at 11:02 am × 18 comments

The Union and Rapids confirmed a lot of stereotypes about American soccer in what was mostly a staid game, until suddenly it wasn’t. PSP’s Adam Cann offers analysis and player ratings for Saturday’s 1-1 draw.