The Philly Soccer Page

Youth Soccer: We’re doing it wrong, Part 7

by Scott Pugh × on March 10, 2015 at 10:00 am × 37 comments

In the latest installment of his series on youth soccer, Scott Pugh looks at travel soccer.

Players of the Week: The Grounds Crew

by Davis Russell × on March 10, 2015 at 9:45 am × 5 comments

For their efforts in clearing up PPL Park and its surrounding lots, the grounds keeping staffs of the Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Eagles are your players of the week.

Daily news roundups

Union set new ratings record, Gaddis named to SI Best XI, USWNT advances to Algarve Cup final, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 10, 2015 at 9:39 am × 12 comments

Broadcast of season opener a new ratings high. Gaddis named to SI’s Best XI for Week 1. USWNT scoreless draw with Iceland enough to reach Algarve Cup final. More news.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 0-0 Rapids

by Adam Cann × on March 9, 2015 at 11:30 am × 72 comments

A 4-4-2 formation helped the Union match Colorado’s chaotic and impotent first half, but a change in shape gave the Union the upper hand in the second forty-five.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 0-0 Rapids

by Paul Rudderow × on March 9, 2015 at 11:00 am × 2 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for a chilly start of the 2015 season as the Philadelphia Union had to settle for a 0-0 tie with the Colorado Rapids.

Photo essays / Sons of Ben

In pictures: Opening day in the River End

by Earl Gardner × on March 9, 2015 at 10:48 am × 2 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at the Sons of Ben’s pre-game festivities and view of the game from the River End.

Daily news roundups

Reaction to Union’s season opening draw, league results, CBA update, USNTs news, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 9, 2015 at 10:40 am × 20 comments

Disappointment is the refrain from the Union locker room after Saturday’s draw. Results from around the league. CBA update. More.

Postgame

Postgame video and quotes: Union 0-0 Rapids

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 8, 2015 at 9:39 am × 26 comments

Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference after the Union’s 0-0 draw with Colorado. Also, video of postgame interviews with Jim Curtin, Zach Pffeffer, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Maurice Edu.