The Philly Soccer Page

Preview: Union vs DC United

May 19, 2016 by Adam Cann 10 comments

DC United is winless on the road, Philly is averaging two goals per match at home. The Union should win on Friday if they can control Luciano Acosta and create space behind DC’s two-man midfield

Fans' View

Fans’ View: The perks of volunteering at international soccer events

May 19, 2016 by Staci Klemmer 6 comments

Staci Klemmer on volunteering for major soccer tournaments like the 1994 World Cup and the upcoming Copa America Centenario.

Daily news roundups

West Chester and Reading out of USOC, Crystal Palace friendly, notes from Curtin’s presser, more

May 19, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 51 comments

West Chester United and Reading knocked out of US Open Cup. Union to host Crystal Palace again. Noes from Curtin’s press conference and more Union news.

Summer Friendly

Union to host Crystal Palace in friendly on July 13

May 19, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 10 comments

The Premier League team returns to Talen Energy Stadium. “The match will be classified as a Bonus Game for Union Season Ticket Members.”

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

May 18, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 5 comments

Jim Curtin talks about the rivalry with DC, Ilsinho’s injury status, is coy about when Andre Blake will leave to join the Jamaican national team, and more.