Articles written by: Nick Fishman

A native of South Jersey, Nick Fishman started with the Philly Soccer Page before the 2017 MLS season. He primarily covers the Union beat. Catch him on twitter @nick_fishman or email him at nsfishman90@gmail.com

Press Conference / Union

Curtin breaks the ‘silence’ on Olivier Mbaizo

The Union finally provided answers on Olivier Mbaizo. The focus also remains on the young back line and a stalled attack

Player ratings

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1-1 San Jose Earthquakes

It was a frustrating night as the Union drew with San Jose. It stemmed from a confounding problem reflected in these player ratings: The parts were good, but did not sum to a greater whole.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: U.S. women thrash Mexico, Union’s bus program, and Earnie moving on?

It’s the last roundup of the week. You want stories? We got stories.

MLS

The MLS report: Week Zlatan

MLS had quite the weekend. We’ll recap the week that was with a look to the Pacific Northwest, a brief snapshot of the Union’s next opponent, and touch on a certain someone’s debut.

Union match reports

Match report: Colorado Rapids 3-0 Philadelphia Union

2018 starts the same as 2017 on the road. A good first half was undone by an abysmal second as the Union fell 3-0 in Colorado

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union-Rapids primer, Sarachan’s mindset, and the Ronal-do-over

Here’s the final news roundup of the week

Press Conference / Union

The focus is on defense during Curtin’s press conference

Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference included updated injury news and a lot of talk about the Union’s teenaged defenders.

Colorado Rapids - Tim Howard
MLS

The MLS report: Week Four

Another week, another Union bye. Here’s the latest recap of the week that was in MLS.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Zlatan, defensive injuries, and an all star game opponent

Today’s news hits on the signing of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Union injuries and possible replacements, and how war can shape a soccer club— plus much more.

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Press Conference / Union

It’s Matthew Real’s time to shine as injuries hit the Union’s back line

With injuries hitting the Union’s defense, Jim Curtin spoke about Matthew Real’s role going forward at his weekly press conference.