The Philly Soccer Page

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-0 Sounders

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 25, 2015 at 7:13 am × 6 comments

Eli and Greg’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Brian Sylvestre, Brian Carroll, and Zach Pfeffer. Postgame quote sheet.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Seattle Sounders

by Mike Servedio × on June 24, 2015 at 9:41 pm × 80 comments

CJ Sapong was the hero as the Union sucker punched a weakened Seattle side at PPL Park Wednesday night.

USWNT

Breaking down the US win over Colombia

by Jami Dansingburg × on June 24, 2015 at 12:58 pm × 2 comments

Jami Dansingburg breaks down the US Round of 16 win over Colombia at the Women’s World Cup.

Daily news roundups

Union face Sounders, Fernando loan, no on Palacios, US Gold Cup roster released, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 24, 2015 at 11:12 am × 14 comments

Union host Seattle tonight. Curtin reveals Fernando Aristeguieta’s loan will soon expire, says team will pass on Wilson Palacios. Klinsmann announces Gold Cup roster. Wambachgate. More.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 23, 2015 at 5:50 pm × 13 comments

Curtin talks about Wednesday’s game against Seattle, the possibility of moving Pfeffer centrally for Maidana out wide, and the team’s decision to pass on Wilson Palacios. Also, after the press conference, Curtin told reporters Fernando Aristegueita’s loan will soon expire.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Seattle Sounders

by Adam Cann × on June 23, 2015 at 12:42 pm × 10 comments

Can the Union return to collective effort when Seattle comes to town, or will they revert to the individual freelancing that doomed them in LA?

A View from Afar / Commentary

The Union are the worst team in MLS

by Dan Walsh × on June 23, 2015 at 11:03 am × 53 comments

Exactly halfway through the 2015 season, the Union are the league’s worst team, according to the standings. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock.

Daily news roundups

US advances to WWC quarters, Union bits, Academy playoffs begin, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 23, 2015 at 10:52 am × 2 comments

US advances to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals. Union bits. Union U-16s and U-18s begin Development Academy playoff campaigns today. More news.

USWNT / Women's World Cup

Women’s World Cup recap: USWNT 2-0 Colombia

by Mike Servedio × on June 23, 2015 at 7:04 am × 6 comments

The US defeats Colombia to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup, where they will face China on Friday.

Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-5 Galaxy

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 22, 2015 at 11:16 am × 54 comments

In getting blown out 5-1, the central players who have been so critical to the Union of late left behind the style of play that has made them successful, and the team suffered for it.