The Philly Soccer Page

You play to win the game: Why the Open Cup Trophy constitutes a successful season

by Kevin Kinkead × on September 28, 2015 at 11:30 am × 35 comments

Kevin Kinkead on why an Open Cup win would make for a successful season, even with missing the playoffs.

Blaketacular: Recaps and reaction from Union draw with NE, league results, latest FIFA scandal news

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 28, 2015 at 11:01 am × 11 comments

Reaction to Andre Blake’s outstanding goalkeeping effort in Saturday’s draw. League results wrap. Latest FIFA scandal news after opening of Swiss investigation into Sepp Blatter. More.

Postgame

Postgame quotes: Revolution 1-1 Union

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 27, 2015 at 2:11 pm × 3 comments

Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Fernando Artisteguieta, and Andre Blake.

Union / Union match reports

Match report: New England Revolution 1-1 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on September 26, 2015 at 11:04 pm × 49 comments

Fernando Aristeguieta and Andre Blake were the heroes as the Union earned a road point against New England Saturday night.

Daily news roundups

Who will Union play against NE? FIFA confirms dates for 2022 World Cup in Qatar, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 25, 2015 at 9:49 am × 18 comments

With Open Cup final looming, who will start against New England? WIll Open Cup final be broadcast on ESPN2? FIFA confirms 2022 World Cup will run November 21 through December 18. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Sept. 25-Oct. 1

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 25, 2015 at 6:41 am × 1 comment

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

Match previews

Preview: Union at New England Revolution

by Adam Cann × on September 24, 2015 at 2:36 pm × 8 comments

Philly will be peeking ahead to the USOC final, but New England needs points to secure the best playoff spot in a tight race. It all adds up to a one-sided contest, but the Union can use this match to improve their defensive shape against a team that moves well in the final third.