It was pretty awesome to watch the Union play a live match, in person, last night. It’d been a while. Which is why all the local news stations were there to do their “first live pro-sports event in the Philly…
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American Messi Is Going To Barcelona
When Louden was three going on four, I wrote an essay in advance of the 2014 World Cup for WHYY about soccer’s important place in the world. It was headlined “This is not an essay about indoctrinating your child into…
Here Are My 8 Favorite Stories That I Wrote In July
Hi, all. I wrote many stories for PhillyVoice in July. Here are my eight favorites. Check them out if you’re so inclined! — After months of controversy, Bridgeport gains a foothold on its future — On eve of sentencing, convicted man calls…
Sights And Sounds From The Philly Union’s 3-0 Win Over The Portland Timbers
I don’t get down to too many Philadelphia Union matches but, hoo boy, am I happy I made it down to Chester for Saturday night’s 3-0 whoopin’ of the Portland Timbers, what with all three goals scored right in front…
Check Out (The Assist On) Antoine Hoppenot’s Goal For The Phila. Union Last Night
Aaron Wheeler’s nifty little back-heel pass to Antoine Hoppenot to seal the Philadelphia Union’s labored win over the shorthanded Vancouver Whitecaps was so eminently Barca-ian, I stopped counting the seconds until La Liga’s season begins, if only for a few…
This Is The Philadelphia Union Promotional Event You Are Looking For
I like futbol. I like Star Wars. So I really like the cut of the Philadelphia Union’s jib when it comes to “Star Wars Day” on May 4, when the Chester side hosts the Seattle Sounders. Union fans attending the…
Here’s What The Philadelphia Union’s Third Kit Looks Like
Just when you thought fashion folks would be limited in their presentation of the ad-text “Bimbo” on the jersey, along comes this. (For the record, I’m still partial to the original home kit). Per the Union: “Chester, Pa. (Feb. 26,…
It’s Not As If The Union Is Playing Well Enough For Anybody To Notice, But …
Welcome to Philly, Freddy Adu
Looks as if the one-time (and recently kinda revived) American soccer savior is coming to town to play for the Philadelphia Union, who just lost Carlos Ruiz not too long ago. From Soccer By Ives: Freddy Adu’s return to Major…
More Videos From The Real Madrid/Philadelphia Union Match
Granero shot vs. Philadelphia Union: Philadelphia Union scoring opportunity vs. Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo warms up at halftime vs. Philly Union: