The Philly Soccer Page

“Statement game:” Recaps & reaction to win over NYRB, Pfeffer scores again, MLS results, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 17, 2014 at 10:16 am × 19 comments

Recaps and reaction from the Union’s big win over Red Bulls. Zach Pfeffer scores again for US U-20s. League results. USA news. More.

Postgame

Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 3-1 Red Bulls

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 17, 2014 at 12:39 am × 0 comments

Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and interviews with Fred, Ethan White, Sheanon Williams and Brian Carroll.

Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-1 New York Red Bulls

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 17, 2014 at 12:35 am × 83 comments

Conor Casey kept up his goalscoring ways, and the Union held onto a lead when they needed to, beating their I95 rivals, 3-1.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Amobi Okugo

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 16, 2014 at 11:55 am × 2 comments

Amobi Okugo joins Greg and Eli about his return to the midfield and how the team needs wins against New York and Chicago to get back into the playoff picture.

USMNT

USMNT crow tasted good: rough finish, decent aftertaste

by Earl Reed × on July 16, 2014 at 11:35 am × 17 comments

PSP’s Earl Reed looks back at a surprising USMNT performance in Brazil, which left many (including himself) eating a helping of crow.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: A little vacation

by Seth Finck × on July 16, 2014 at 11:25 am × 0 comments

The World Cup reminded Seth Finck that what matters in soccer is not the team that gets headlines, it’s the team that gets results.

Daily news roundups

Previews, notes from Curtin’s presser, Valdes update, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 16, 2014 at 11:14 am × 6 comments

Union ready to face Red Bulls. Notes from Curtin’s weekly press conference. Valdes update. McLaughlin named to USL PRO Team of the Week. More news.

Press Conference

Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 15, 2014 at 6:43 pm × 8 comments

Transcript and video of Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Topics include facing the Red Bulls, Brian Brown, decision not to appeal Okugo’s red card, Carlos Valdes update, and more.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls

by Adam Cann × on July 15, 2014 at 12:15 pm × 21 comments

New York is inconsistent, but they can hit fast and hard. The Union defense needs to play a full ninety at PPL Park to give the fans a win for the first time since the home opener.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: And we’re back

by Jeremy Lane × on July 15, 2014 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

Following a phenomenal World Cup, the All Three Points team has returned to talk all things Union, and some World Cup, too.