Recent Posts

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New York City FC

C.J. Sapong and Chris Pontius were both on target as Philadelphia Union went back to the top of the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 win over New York City FC.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Tactics Talk

The shape of the Union

Philadelphia Union are committed to a variant of the 4-3-3 this season. Why has the club adopted what can seem like a stubborn stance on team shape? And will they stick with it?

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Readying for NYCFC, HCI home opener tonight, BSFC hosts Charleston on Sunday, more

The Union hosts NYCFC (arrive early!). Bethlehem hosts Charleston. Harrisburg hosts Louisville. Pulisic! More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, April 22-29

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Match previews

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC

The Union look to go to 3-0 at home when the oddity that is NYCFC comes to the Talen on Saturday.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Highlights from Curtin presser, Reading-BSFC friendly on June 12, USSF releases new wage info, more

Ilsinho should be available for NYCFC. Yaro may get the start again. Reading to host Bethlehem in friendly on June 12. USSF releases new financial info to address wage discrimination allegations. More.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

Curtin discusses the injury status of Ken Tribbett, Ilsinho, and Maurice Edu, options to replace the suspended Roland Alberg, and much more.

Photo by Earl Gardner
A View from Afar / Commentary

Chandler Hoffman and the overlooked gems of U.S. soccer’s minor leagues

Former Union man Chandler Hoffman has lit up USL over the last three seasons. Why can’t he get extended minutes in MLS? And how many other players are there like him who may just need a break? PSP’s Dan Walsh considers.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Warren Creavalle

Warren Creavalle joins Greg and Kevin and talks about the rise in cards and sendings off so far this season in MLS and how the rise affects how players play.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Up Bethlehem way

Staci Klemmer on going up to Bethlehem to see the Steel.