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.

MLS6 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.
MLS6 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 Soccer6 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 Union6 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 Union6 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 Soccer6 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...
International Soccer6 months ago

Côte d’Ivoire to train in Chester, stay in Wilmington during FIFA World Cup

Côte d’Ivoire is going to be calling Chester, Pa. and Wilmington, Delc. home for FIFA World Cup 2026™ this summer, utilizing the Philadelphia Union’s facilities for...
Philadelphia Union6 months ago

Season Predictions: Where will the Union finish this season?

The final installment of our season predictions looks at the final count. Exactly how far can the Union go in league play? Jared Young – 5th...
MLS6 months ago

BJ Callaghan gets contract extension with Nashville SC

Former Philadelphia Union assistant BJ Callaghan is getting a contract extension as the head coach of Nashville SC. The Ventnor, N.J. native and Ursinus College grad...
News6 months ago

Philly Soccer Notebook: Zandi Retires, McGroarty’s Australian Debut & More

Since I first saw Zach Zandi scrapping around the field in a game for the Philadelphia Union Academy more than a decade ago, I was convinced...
College Soccer6 months ago

Keira Kemmerley called into U.S. Under-19 team

Berwyn, Pa. native Keira Kemmerley is among the call-ups for the U.S. Under-19 squad traveling to Portugal Feb. 21-March 7 to play three friendly matches. The...
Events6 months ago

Join Philadelphia Soccer Now’s Fanzone on Fantasy UTD

A new fantasy app for soccer sickos has launched just in time for the start of the MLS season and you can join fellow Philadelphia Soccer...
College Soccer6 months ago

La Salle players defeated Benfica in pick-up game at Snow Bowl

They didn’t have any coaches and they weren’t wearing their school’s uniforms, but a team of players from La Salle did look good in a 2-1...
Philadelphia Union6 months ago

Season Predictions: What issue is most likely to derail the Union’s season?

The reason we all continue to watch sports is that the results rarely turn out how we expect. We watch for the unknowns. We asked the...
Youth/High School Soccer6 months ago

Gunnar Graham goal lifts Philadelphia Union U-18s to Snow Bowl title

Gunnar Graham scored just before halftime on a breakaway off a lovely flick from Michael Capretto to lead the Philadelphia Union U-18 team to a Snow...

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