The Philly Soccer Page

Philadelphians Abroad: Hertzog breaks locals’ scoring drought

by Chris Luczkowiak × on April 9, 2013 at 11:00 am × 1 comment

Corey Hertzog becomes the first local player to score in MLS in 2013 and more news of area pro players.

Amobi says young veterans must be leaders, West Chester out of USOC qualifying, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 8, 2013 at 1:14 pm × 3 comments

Amobi Okugo says Union’s young veterans must be leaders, playing center back has grown on him. Power rankings roundup. Union partners with Redbox. West Chester United knocked out of USOC qualifying. More.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Corey Hertzog

by Jeremy Lane × on April 8, 2013 at 12:59 pm × 1 comment

After being bounced around and brushed aside by New York, the Reading native scores in his first MLS start with his new club Vancouver.

Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 Crew

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on April 8, 2013 at 10:56 am × 57 comments

Road draws are a big deal, especially considering the Union are finally off the mark at Crew Stadium, earning their first road point in Columbus

Daily news roundups

Quotes, recaps and reaction to Crew draw, Academy news, Hertzog scores, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 8, 2013 at 10:27 am × 20 comments

Union will take the draw against Columbus but feel better finishing could have meant three points. Union academy now part of US Development Academy. Corey Hertzog scores for Vancouver. More news.

Union / Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia 1-1 Columbus

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on April 7, 2013 at 9:17 am × 43 comments

The Union secure their first ever point in Columbus in an active match that could have finished with a much larger scoreline.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Columbus Crew

by Adam Cann × on April 5, 2013 at 3:21 pm × 5 comments

Can the Union bust the Crew’s ten game home unbeaten streak? In other words, can the Union control the midfield and contain two highly skilled strikers?