Matt Ralph

VE O-30s and O-50s will represent the are at the USASA Region 1 finals June 6-7 at the Ukranian Nationals. The Over-30s controlled from the start to win 6-1 over Ukranian Sitch, while the Majors lost 4-2 to Atlético Los Toros. backyardpitches.com/ve-over-30s-ad…

@evanknowsball @FatherOfBen @phlsoccernow

That concludes my on-site Union coverage until after the World Cup break. Very grateful for the opportunity to report from the press box and interview players and the coach. It’s been a great experience so far. @phlsoccernow

Several local youth clubs will be playing for state championships in this weekend's EPYSA Cup finals. Here's a quick rundown of some of the featured games: backyardpitches.com/pa-classics-to…

The Eastern Pennsylvania Youth State Cups return to WSFS Bank Sportsplex this weekend. A total of 62 state champions will be crowned and for the first time 12 winners will earn a direct berth to the US Youth Soccer National Championships. philadelphiasoccernow.com/2026/05/15/eas…

It was a valiant comeback from the Union in Orlando on Wednesday, but it yielded the same result, ending in a 4-3 loss. Here's Three Takeaways from the match with @evanknowsball!

The Eastern PA Youth State Cup finals don't kick off until tomorrow but @VEClub already has one in the bag with their U-19 Timbers team advancing to the Presidents Cup final to face their U-19 Rhinelander team on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex

Union fight back but collapse late again in 4-3 loss at Orlando @phlsoccernow philadelphiasoccernow.com/2026/05/13/uni…

@elDOOPeroViejo Yep no reason to sell

@MattRalphSC Sugardaddy’s franchise value still went up? And he still spent the league minimum?

Union worst starts in team history after 13 games: 2026 - 6 points 2012 - 10 points 2010 - 11 points 2014 - 11 points Anyone want to guess what happened in 2012 and 2014?

@ImNotMcLovingit @FatherOfBen Hackworth was 3-7-6 when fired

@ImNotMcLovingit @FatherOfBen Yes. Nowak as much for off the field stuff though. Their 2-7-2 start wasn’t so bad by comparison.

@O_SilverRey_O Good catch. I think I missed the Vancouver draw in my calculation.

@MattRalphSC Ironically we beat SKC for game 13 in '12 (which gave us 11pts - not 10)

Committee adopts 2-semester playing season for DI men’s soccer. ncaa.org/news/2026/5/13…

Philly-based soccer fans: looking for the best fan clubs, bars, pubs, and general places to watch soccer in Philadelphia (or surrounding area). Going to hit some before the World Cup starts. Let me know your faves! ⬇️

The best time to follow local soccer is here! Visit @phlsoccernow to read my 2026 USL2 Mid-Atlantic Division Power Rankings! #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">philadelphiasoccernow.com/2026/05/12/202…

Know Thy Enemy: #NERevs vs #DOOP Upside Down Edition w/ @MattRalphSC of @phlsoccernow trying to explain what's going wrong in Philly and the only explanation I can think of is #NEvPHI is being played in a number of alternate universes cause MLS is weird. theblazingmusket.com/know-thy-enemy…

Saturday night, I caught up with Daniel Lovitz, Nashville's left back from Wyndmoor, PA. The GA grad and former youth player for Lower Merion has been one of the league's best defenders throughout his stellar 13-year MLS career. backyardpitches.com/daniel-lovitz-…

The Union had their chances but were scoreless yet again on Saturday, settling for a 0-0 draw against Nashville. I still learned a lot from the match - check out my 3 Takeaways with @phlsoccernow!

UNREAL ball from Jackson Gilman in his first start for TFC! What a way to make an impact for the Union Academy/Pitt product!

Captains on deck. 🫡 #FearTheDragon🐉