The Philly Soccer Page

Preview: Union vs Chicago Fire

by Adam Cann × on August 14, 2015 at 12:12 pm × 10 comments

Compared to Wednesday, there is much less on the line for the Union and Fire this weekend. Philly should use the match to find out what kind of depth they have for the season’s stretch run.

Photo essays

USOC semifinal in pictures: Union 1-0 Fire

by Paul Rudderow × on August 14, 2015 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at Wednesday night’s US Open Cup semifinal victory.

Daily news roundups

Chicago again, SoBs featured in FIFA magazine, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 14, 2015 at 9:33 am × 2 comments

Union look to extinguish FIre again. Sons of Ben featured in The FIFA Weekly magazine. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, August 14-August 20

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 14, 2015 at 7:07 am × 1 comment

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

Commentary

What a long, strange trip it’s been: Union return to U.S. Open Cup Final

by Kevin Kinkead × on August 13, 2015 at 11:29 am × 13 comments

Two Union red cards, two sets of penalties, a false 9, a 4 pm weekday game, and a Fabinho game-winning goal. Kevin Kinkead on what a long, strange trip Philadelphia has taken to this year’s US Open Cup final.

Daily news roundups

“Couldn’t be prouder”: Recaps and reaction to Union’s USOC semifinal win, Drogba, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 13, 2015 at 11:15 am × 18 comments

Recaps from Union’s semifinal win. Montreal says Drogba will debut against the Union on Aug. 22. More news.

Postgame

US Open Cup semifinal postgame: Union 1-0 Fire

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 13, 2015 at 8:36 am × 10 comments

Postgame video wrap with Mike and Kevin. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Locker room interviews with Sebastien Le Toux, Richie Marquez, and Michael Lahoud.