The Philly Soccer Page

Power rankings rise, interplanetary funksmanship, City Islanders win, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 26, 2016 at 10:31 am × 20 comments

Union rise in power rankings. Sapong discusses Planet Lovetron and interplanetary funksmanship. Harrisburg tops Orlando. More.

Player ratings

Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-0 NYCFC

by Adam Cann × on April 25, 2016 at 3:01 pm × 28 comments

The Union were far from their best, but a huge effort from CJ Sapong and Tranquillo Barnetta’s return to the lineup helped the Philly go to 3-0 at home this season.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 2-0 NYCFC

by Paul Rudderow × on April 25, 2016 at 12:50 pm × 6 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday afternoon as the Philadelphia Union defeated the New York City FC 2-0 in the sun filled Talen Energy Stadium.

Daily news roundups

1st in the East, BSFC draws, Academy teams undefeated in weekend play, Pulisic, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 25, 2016 at 10:57 am × 25 comments

Recaps and reports from Union’s win over NYCFC. Scoreless draw in Bethlehem. Two wins and a draw for Academy sides. City Islanders drop home opener. More.

Postgame

Postgame: Union 2-0 NYCFC

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 24, 2016 at 10:57 am × 7 comments

Mike and Kevin’s postgame wraps. Jim Curtin’s press conference. Postgame remarks from Brian Carroll, Tranquillo Barnetta, and CJ Sapong.

Union match reports

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

by Mike Servedio × on April 23, 2016 at 6:36 pm × 65 comments

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.

Tactics Talk

The shape of the Union

by Adam Cann × on April 22, 2016 at 11:31 am × 26 comments

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?