The Philly Soccer Page

Player of the Week: Maurice Edu

by Davis Russell × on April 21, 2015 at 11:08 am × 4 comments

Edu’s contributions on both sides of the ball make him PSP’s Player of the Week.

Daily news roundups

The possession problem and other Union bits, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 21, 2015 at 10:07 am × 44 comments

The Union’s possession problem. Pfeffer receives TOW honorable mention. New pro team in Lancaster. More.

Daily news roundups

Opportunity lost: Recaps/ reaction to Union loss, strong weekend for Union Academy, HCI wins home opener

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 20, 2015 at 11:38 am × 109 comments

Reaction to Sunday’s loss to New England. Academy has a strong weekend of games. Harrisburg wins home opener. League results. More.

Postgame

Postgame video: Union 1-2 Revolution

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 20, 2015 at 7:23 am × 3 comments

Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Maurice Edu, Zach Pfeffer, Sheanon Williams, and John McCarthy. Postgame wrap with Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio.

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 New England Revolution

by Mike Servedio × on April 19, 2015 at 8:54 pm × 149 comments

Christian Maidana’s first goal of the season gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead, but the Union again failed to hold on and second half goals from Charlie Davies and Teal Bunbury saw New England the 2-1 winners.

Player ratings

Analysis and Player Ratings: NYCFC 1-1 Union

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on April 18, 2015 at 11:18 am × 18 comments

On Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, it looked as if NYCFC would control the match wire to wire, but the Union’s late game adjustments saw them snatch a late equalizer and an important road point.

Photo essays

In Pictures: NYCFC 1-1 Union

by Paul Rudderow × on April 18, 2015 at 10:52 am × 2 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for a chilly night in Yankee Stadium as the Philadelphia Union came back with a late goal to tie the New York City FC 1-1.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs New England Revolution

by Adam Cann × on April 17, 2015 at 6:03 pm × 17 comments

Four points from two matches has given Philadelphia Union the foundation they need to climb the Eastern Conference standings. A talented New England side will look to halt Philly’s momentum on Sunday.