The Philly Soccer Page Archives for January 2016
Philadelphia Union went up a man but gave up a late goal as they split the points with San Jose Earthquakes Saturday in Chester, PA.
Video highlights, stats and more from the Union's past matches with San Jose. Because you can't remember everything.
Union news ahead of Saturday's home game against San Jose. Bethlehem hosts Louisville City on Sunday. Three Academy products return to Reading United for 2016. More news.
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San Jose has yet to win on the road because of a leaky defense. But if the Union aren't careful, Chris Wondolowski will pick them apart.
Union assistant coach MIke Sorber joins Greg and Kevin to talk about the team's strong start.
Highlights from Jim Curtin's weekly press conference and more Union news. Renderings of downtown stadium accompany Detroit MLS expansion announcement. Pulisic! More news.
Curtin discusses the win over NYCFC, the challenges San Jose presents, what has changed with the team to help with its strong start, and more.
One smart decision nicely illustrates Jim Curtin's growth as a coach. PSP's Dan Walsh explains.
Scott Pugh considers how the Union should address incidents involving traveling supporters at Talen Energy Stadium.
Union bits. Sapong cleared of DUI charge and further national team talk. Detroit steps up as MLS expansion site. More news.
First place in the East? Long may it last, but even if it doesn't, the Union have turned a corner.
Even without his 350 MLS appearances, Brian Carroll is a worth Player of the Week.
Union rise in power rankings. Sapong discusses Planet Lovetron and interplanetary funksmanship. Harrisburg tops Orlando. More.
The Union were far from their best, but a huge effort from CJ Sapong and Tranquillo Barnetta's return to the lineup helped the Philly go to 3-0 at home this season.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday afternoon as the Philadelphia Union defeated the New York City FC 2-0 in the sun filled Talen Energy Stadium.
Recaps and reports from UNion's win over NYCFC. Scoreless draw in Bethlehem. Two wins and a draw for Academy sides. City Islanders drop home opener. More.
Mike and Kevin's postgame wraps. Jim Curtin's press conference. Postgame remarks from Brian Carroll, Tranquillo Barnetta, and CJ Sapong.
C.J. Sapong and Chris Pontius were both on target as Philadelphia Union went back to the top of the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 win over New York City FC.
Philadelphia Union are committed to a variant of the 4-3-3 this season. Why has the club adopted what can seem like a stubborn stance on team shape? And will they stick with it?
The Union hosts NYCFC (arrive early!). Bethlehem hosts Charleston. Harrisburg hosts Louisville. Pulisic! More news.
Highlights from our recaps and analysis/player ratings, video highlights, match stats and more.
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The Union look to go to 3-0 at home when the oddity that is NYCFC comes to the Talen on Saturday.
Ilsinho should be available for NYCFC. Yaro may get the start again. Reading to host Bethlehem in friendly on June 12. USSF releases new financial info to address wage discrimination allegations. More.
Curtin discusses the injury status of Ken Tribbett, Ilsinho, and Maurice Edu, options to replace the suspended Roland Alberg, and much more.
Former Union man Chandler Hoffman has lit up USL over the last three seasons. Why can't he get extended minutes in MLS? And how many other players are there like him who may just need a break? PSP's Dan Walsh considers.
Staci Klemmer on going up to Bethlehem to see the Steel.
Warren Creavalle joins Greg and Kevin and talks about the rise in cards and sendings off so far this season in MLS and how the rise affects how players play.
Search wands and bag restrictions at Talen Energy Stadium beginning on Saturday. Blake up for Save of the Week (again). Ayuk earns Team of the Week honors. More news.
The Union has announced new security measures for entrance into Talen Energy Stadium as part of a new league-wide security protocol "to correspond with security measures taken by the other professional sports leagues in North America."
After defeating West Hudson on April 2, 1916 in the quarterfinals, Bethlehem Steel faced Chicago's Pullman FC twice in the semifinals of the 1915-1916 National Challenge Cup, with the deciding game Lehigh University's Taylor Stadium on April 22, 1916.
A milestone goal against Seattle for the fan favorite.
Sigi Schmid made the right adjustments as Seattle grew into the match and nabbed three points in a closely contested match.
West Chester United faces Chicago Fire U-23s in the semifinals of US Soccer's National Amateur Cup championship on May 28 in Chattanooga.
Alberg red dooms Union. Bethlehem wins first home game. Academy teams undefeated in weekend play. Philly International Cup officially announced. More.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Josh Yaro, and Sebastien Le Toux following Saturday's loss in Seattle.
A early second half red card? All too familiar for the Union as they fell 2-1 in Seattle.
Get up to speed on the Union's history with Seattle. We've got match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.
Can Union make it two in a row? Bethlehem looks for first home win on Sunday. Garber confirms MLS to expand to 28 teams. More news.
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Sounders beat writer for the Seattle Times, Matt Pentz, joins Greg and Kevin to preview Saturday's big game.
Seattle is not the offensive powerhouse of the recent past. But veteran coach Sigi Schmidt is trying to figure out how to to turn his mix of veterans and youth into a winner.
The Union head coach talks selection options ahead of Saturday's game in Seattle, the challenges Clint Dempsey presents, Brian Carroll making his 350th league appearance, and much more.
Are Philadelphia Union suddenly good? Perish the thought. PSP's Dan Walsh tries to, and here's how it worked out for him.
Carroll set to make 350th league appearance on Saturday. B.J. Callaghan on that second wall. More power rankings. More news.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Sunday afternoon as US Women's National Team defeated the Colombia National Team 3-0 in a International Friendly in front of a packed Talen Energy Stadium.
Curtin says Ilsinho's hamstring injury is "nothing too severe." Power rankings. Should Barnetta's goal have been disallowed? Sapong's strong start. More news.
Tranquillo Barnetta stole three points for the Union after an evenly contested match looked destined to end in a draw.
Barnetta's stunner. Bethlehem loses 4-0. Academy results. League results. Another De Jong horror tackle. USWNT tops Colombia in CHester. More.
Julie Johnston scored a brace and Christen Press was also on target as the USWNT defeated Colombia 3-0 at Talen Energy Stadium.
Earl Gardner's look at the Union's win over Orlando City.
Video and photo by Daniel Studio Mike and Greg's postgame wrap Jim Curtin's postgame press conference Postgame comments from Tranquillo Barnetta, Brian Carroll, Richie Marquez and Andre Blake Philadelphia Union postgame quotes Note: Jim Curtin's comments transcribed by PSP. All others provided by Philadelphia Union.
Tranquillo Barnetta's phenomenal 90th minute free kick decided the match as Philadelphia Union took over first place with a 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.
West Chester United learned its first round opponent in the 2016 US Open Cup this week. It will all be a part of a very busy month of May for the team that also includes a benefit game in Connecticut and US Soccer's National Amateur Championship tournament.
Highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, match stats, and more.
A win tonight sees the Union in first place in the East. Bethlehem takes on NYRB II on Sunday. USWNT hosts Colombia at Talen Energy Stadium on Sunday. More.
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Four games into the season, Peter Andrews has five big-picture thoughts before Friday's match against Orlando City.
The Union can take over first place in the Eastern Conference with a win over current leaders Orlando City Friday night.
Notes from Curtin's presser and more Union news ahead of Friday's home game against Orlando. Reading United and West Chester United learn USOC first round foes. USWNT crushes Colombia. More.
JIm Curtin discusses the need to bounce back from the loss in Chicago, the many challenges Orlando presents, and more.
The Lehigh product joins Bethlehem Steel.
Tranquillo Barnetta joins Greg and Kevin to talk about his return from injury.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's plan for a city-wide soccer tournament celebrating the city's immigrant groups draws praise from PSP's Dan Walsh, who recalls his own immigrant soccer story in the Philadelphia area.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Sunday afternoon as the Bethlehem Steel FC was defeated in the inaugural home opener by FC Cincinnati.
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Harsh conditions and a red card conspired with Chicago Fire to end the Union's two match win streak. Although there were few outstanding performances, the trend of playing mostly mistake-free soccer continued.
Union perspective. Power rankings. Red cards. Panama Papers fallout. More news.
Union and Bethlehem lose but Union Academy has a strong weekend. League results, more news.
Despite a furious finish, Bethlehem fell short in their inaugural home opener.
Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Warren Creavalle, and Chris Pontius following the loss in Chicago.
Kennedy Igboananike scored the game's only goal as the Fire knocked off the 10-man Union, 1-0.
Get up to speed on the Union-Fire series history. We've got all of the match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.
Union on the road to Chicago. Bethlehem's inaugural home opener on Sunday. US Soccer responds to wage discrimination allegations. More news.
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