The Philly Soccer Page

Examining the Union’s forthcoming contract negotiations

After compiling available contract data, Tim Jones forecasts 2021’s queue for contract renegotiations.

News roundup: Crew win MLS Cup, Arsenal in crisis, Leverkusen go top of Bundesliga

Plus, a look at big games across Europe from the weekend.

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 0-2 New England Revolution

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Tuesday night for the Union’s playoff defeat.

How Will the Boys Start?

The Union need to start well to finish well Tuesday. To do that, they need to avoid the mistakes made before Super Bowl XV

In pictures: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New England Revolution

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Sunday afternoon as the Philadelphia Union captured the 2020 Supporters’ Shield by defeating the New England Revolution 2-0.

Philadelphia Union, the team for the world’s moment

In a week like no other, Philadelphians, Philadelphia Union, and a local boy reminded us of something important: Sometimes, the good guys win. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock of the Union’s Supporters’ Shield victory at this extraordinary moment in history.

Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Chicago Fire

Individual ratings from a gritty win over Chicago.

Not over yet: The Union’s biggest games are still to come

PSP’s Dan Walsh snuffs out the celebration with a cautionary tale that shows why the Union’s next 3 games are more important than the last one. Also, why TFC’s injuries induce yawns, the team is the star, and Warren Creavalle is key.

Player Ratings: New England Revolution 1-2 Philadelphia Union

Individual grades from the Union’s 2-1 win in New England.

No Supporters’ Shield means the Union will win it, right?

PSP’s Dan Walsh emerges from a British cave to explain why the Supporters’ Shield Foundation’s refusal to award the shield this year pretty much guarantees the Union will win it.

And other surreal things from this surreal year.