Matthew Ralph

Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.

Events5 months ago

Starfinder Foundation honoring Le Toux and Nick Bibbs at ‘Cocktails with a Kick’

Philadelphia Union legend Sebastien Le Toux and former Bethlehem Steel player and current Sporting Athletic coach Nick Bibbs will be honored at Starfinder Foundation’s annual Cocktails...
News5 months ago

Philly Soccer Notebook: Holt new president at Sac Republic, International Youth Call-Ups & More

Radnor native Tim Holt was announced Monday as the new president and general manager of Sacramento Republic FC. The former president of USL also served previously...
MLS5 months ago

Around MLS: McGlynn assist, Freese saves highlight Matchday 1

With the return of MLS comes the return of tracking players around the league with connections to the Philadelphia Union and the Philadelphia region. Let’s take...
Philadelphia Union5 months ago

Ezekiel Alladoh straight red card was for ‘obscene gesture’

Ezekiel Alladoh‘s MLS debut was one the 20-year-old striker will want to quickly put behind him. The Union’s record-breaking offseason signing was dismissed in the 59th...
Philadelphia Union5 months ago

Rate the U: Philadelphia Union at DC United

Game 1 of the Philadelphia Union‘s MLS season is in the books and for the first time since 2020, it was a loss. The turn around...
Philadelphia Union5 months ago

Baribo goal hands Philadelphia Union first season opening loss since 2020

Tai Baribo's first half strike handed the Philadelphia Union their first season-opening loss since 2020.
Philadelphia Union5 months ago

Injury Report: Philadelphia Union at DC United

Jovan Lukic and Frankie Westfield are listed as questionable for the Philadelphia Union's MLS opener at DC United on Saturday.
News5 months ago

Schwenksville native Jackson Gilman signs with Toronto FC II

Schwenksville, Pa. native Jackson Gilman is starting his professional career north of the border, signing an MLS Next Pro deal with Toronto FC II. Gilman, 21,...
MLS5 months ago

Allentown native Andrei Chirila made FC Cincinnati debut in Champions Cup

Allentown, Pa. native Andrei Chirila made his first team debut for FC Cincinnati, starting and playing 90 minutes in their 4-0 win over O&M FC in...
MLS5 months ago

Union Academy grad Jack Jasinski signs with San Jose Earthquakes

Philadelphia Union Academy grad and former Philadelphia Union II standout Jack Jasinski has signed on with San Jose Earthquakes on a first team deal for 2026.
MLS5 months ago

Philadelphia native Andrew Johnson signs first team deal with Charlotte FC

Philadelphia native Andrew Johnson has officially made it to MLS after signing a first team deal with Charlotte FC.
International Soccer5 months ago

Penn Fusion trio called into U.S. Under-18 team for Pinatar Cup

Three Penn Fusion Academy teammates are heading to Spain for the Pinatar Cup next week with the U.S. Under-18 youth national team.
Philadelphia Union5 months ago

DOOPy Links: Gaddis Receives Hercules Award, Picault and Santos Reuniting & More

Former Philadelphia Union defender Ray Gaddis was recently honored with the United Soccer Coaches Hercules Award, Fafa and Sergio reunited and more.
Philadelphia Union5 months ago

Philadelphia Union Academy welcomes three additions

Jett Harrison, Erik Guzman Romero and Shane Mahoney have been welcomed in as new additions to the Philadelphia Union Academy.
International Soccer5 months ago

Three local academy players called into U.S. Soccer futures camp

Philadelphia Union U-16 teammates Abram Judy and Aiden Gayle and Sporting Athletic defender Andrew Gilmour are among the call-ups to a new U.S. Soccer Futures Camp...

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