The Philly Soccer Page

The slow rise of women’s soccer and how the Union could bring it to Philly

by Sara Griswold × on February 6, 2019 at 9:30 am × 12 comments

MLS-backed women’s teams could continue to grow the game even more, and Philadelphia is currently without an NWSL team.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union may sign Mexican MNT player, West Chester United vs. Chester County, Pulisic ends goal drought

by John Osborn × on February 6, 2019 at 9:00 am × 6 comments

Plus: Union “reject” kit ideas, more MLS signings, and Temple men’s spring matches.

Analysis / Local

Is the end of pro soccer in the Lehigh Valley at hand?

by Dan Walsh × on February 5, 2019 at 10:00 am × 23 comments

With anemic attendance likely for Bethlehem Steel in Chester this year, PSP’s Dan Walsh explores the problems with the team playing in Chester and options for the club’s future in the Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia Union II

Tim McDermott on Bethlehem Steel FC in the Lehigh Valley

by Tim Jones × on February 4, 2019 at 9:45 am × 6 comments

Philadelphia Union chief business officer Tim McDermott talked with PSP about the future of Bethlehem Steel FC in the Lehigh Valley.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union play to a scoreless draw, USMNT defeat Costa Rica, and more

by Ryan Rose × on February 4, 2019 at 9:00 am × 9 comments

Plus: Sala’s plane found, more MLS preseason action, Qatar wins.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: a preseason victory, a record-breaking transfer and a record crowd at a women’s match

by Sara Griswold × on February 1, 2019 at 9:30 am × 19 comments

Union beat NYRB in the first preseason match and Miguel Almiron is heading to Newcastle for an expected $27 million.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

Philly Soccer Show: Talking the business of soccer jerseys

by John Osborn × on February 1, 2019 at 9:00 am × 4 comments

All Three Points’ Chris Gibbons joins Mike and Greg to talk about jerseys.

Interview / Sons of Ben

Meet Matt Gendaszek, president of the Sons of Ben

by Ryan Rose × on January 31, 2019 at 12:00 pm × 6 comments

PSP’s Ryan Rose sits down with Matt Gendaszek, the Sons of Ben’s newest president, to talk about his time in the group, what his goals are, and why the Union’s largest supporter’s group is “not a cult.”