The Philly Soccer Page

On Philadelphia sports loyalty

February 6, 2018 by Jim O'Leary 17 comments

Amidst the highs of the Eagles’ first Super Bowl, Jim O’Leary wonders whether it makes up for all the suffering of Philadelphia sports fans.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Free Mo, Jones rant, Overtown pushes back, Asad to D.C., more

February 6, 2018 by Steven Whisler 19 comments

Jermaine Jones is the conspiracy theorist MLS deserves.

Daily news roundups

News Roundup: Philadelphia wins, Edu in LA, and Johannsson gets some minutes

February 5, 2018 by Jim O'Leary 11 comments

Also: New England loses, guess-the-trialist, and more news.

Photo essays

Union open practice: In pictures

February 2, 2018 by Paul Rudderow 9 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday morning’s open practice as the fans got a chance to see some of the new faces of the Union.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: C.J. Sapong returns to Union camp, Jim Curtin conference call, EPL Week 26 storylines

February 2, 2018 by Matt McClain 35 comments

Goal scoring forward C.J. Sapong returns with team in Clearwater, FL. Head coach Jim Curtin began his weekly conference calls again Thursday afternoon. EPL Week 26 news. Why the sudden influx of South American players?

Commentary, The search for a No. 10, Union

Hang (up the) 10: Forget a signing and let the kids play

February 1, 2018 by Steven Whisler 49 comments

The addition of David Accam to the Union changes how the Union will play in 2018 – and eliminates the need for a fancy attacking midfielder. Instead, it’s time the Union play their young central midfielders.