The Philly Soccer Page

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 Timbers

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on March 10, 2014 at 11:11 am × 98 comments

Barring the final moments of the match, there was a ton to like about the Union’s first performance of 2014. PSP looks at the individual and collective play from the season opener.

Fan Culture

Need help getting pumped for Saturday’s home opener? Watch this.

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 10, 2014 at 10:55 am × 11 comments

Local band 56MEN have released a music video that’s all about going to see the Union at PPL Park. We think you’ll like it.

Daily news roundups

“A good starting point”: Recaps and reaction from draw in Portland, MLS results, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 10, 2014 at 10:07 am × 14 comments

Edu calls Saturday’s draw “a good starting point.” More quotes, reaction, and recaps from the season opener. MLS roundup. More.

Postgame

Postgame quotes: Timbers 1-1 Union

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 9, 2014 at 12:55 pm × 22 comments

Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Jack McInerney, and Zach MacMath after the season opening draw in Portland.

Union match reports

Match report: Portland Timbers 1–1 Philadelphia Union

by Jeremy Lane × on March 9, 2014 at 1:54 am × 96 comments

The Union looked to be the better team for much of the game only to concede a stoppage time equalizer in the 2014 season opener.

Polls

Readers predictions on this MLS season

by Dan Walsh × on March 7, 2014 at 11:30 am × 4 comments

Here are the real expectations upon Philadelphia Union, courtesy of Philly soccer fans in this week’s PSP poll. Your predictions for the Union’s finish and the conference winners.