Kerith GabrielWhat I DoI'm an editor passionate about amplifying the stories that emerge from the city that raised me. Eight organizations named host city supporters for Philly’s involvement in the FIFA World CupThe designation offers exposure through co-branding, advertising opportunities, and more, ahead of what's expected to be more than 500,000 people venturing into the city this summer. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 28, 2026Link copied to clipboardGetting FIFA World Cup tickets in PhiladelphiaHow can you get tickets to the FIFA World Cup in Philly and how much they'll cost you.Ariane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboardWill America grant visas for international fans with FIFA World Cup tickets?Ariane Datil, Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 17, 2026Link copied to clipboardUnion reach agreement on a new contract with attacking midfielder Ben BenderThe new deal for Bender, 24, guarantees that he'll stay with the Union through the June 2027 transfer window.Kerith Gabriel Jan. 7, 2026Link copied to clipboardTo kick-start a generation of city kids playing soccer, it will take more than just a place to play"Leaving a legacy" has been a catchphrase ahead of the World Cup. But some say what that looks like for children in Philly has to be more than a multitude of mini-pitches scattered across the city. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 31, 2025Link copied to clipboardHere’s what ticket prices are looking like for World Cup games in Philly following FIFA’s latest presaleFIFA opened the lottery for its latest ticket presale on Thursday. It showed tickets, priced in the hundreds, for all 72 group-stage matches, including the five headed to Philly.Kerith Gabriel Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboardWorld Cup 2026 draw: U.S. finds out most of its opponents, countries that might play in Philly, Trump gets a medalPhiladelphia will host six games in the 2026 World Cup, but won't get the United States during the group stage.Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Rob Tornoe, and Ariel Simpson Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboardAn Inquirer reporter tries their hand at soccer's video review machineJonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Jeremy Shover Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboardThe World Cup Is Coming to Philly. Here’s What Fans Need to Know.At the Wooder Cooler with Inquirer Sports Reporter Jonanthan Tannenwald and Inquirer Senior Sports Editor Kerith Gabriel to talk all things FIFA Mens World CupAriane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 18, 2026Link copied to clipboardCities are charging World Cup fans to attend FIFA fan festivals. Philly will not be one of them.While New York has decided to charge for some of its fan activations, Philadelphia has stated that its fan festival at Lemon Hill will remain free. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 9, 2026Link copied to clipboardSource: Union’s sale of defender Kai Wagner to Birmingham City is imminentWhile both parties are still ironing out the terms of the deal, the transaction could officially be announced before the week’s end, closing Wagner’s seven-year run in Philadelphia. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 1, 2026Link copied to clipboardUnion acquire defender Finn Sundstrom ahead of MLS preseasonThe 19-year-old comes by way of a trade from D.C. United in exchange for the Union's first-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardWhen it comes to how the World Cup shook out, these are our picks of the early winners and losersFrom teams to towns to fans, anyone involved with the FIFA World Cup stands to be affected. Some positively, and in some cases, there's a residual negative effect.Kerith Gabriel Dec. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboardLa Salle's Truth Harris, Darris Nichols on how NIL, transfer portal have impacted college basketballKerith Gabriel and Lydia Tong Dec. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboardShattering hopes that Team USA will play in Philadelphia during the FIFA World CupSorry to bust your bubble, but Team USA men's soccer team will not play in Philly during the World Cup. But they may come to the east coast.Ariane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboardBradley Carnell orchestrated the Union’s success in 2025. His second season in charge matters more.In his first season at the helm, he matched the club’s all-time regular-season point total. However, in the afterglow of a banner year for the Union, Carnell knows the limelight is fleeting. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 18, 2026Link copied to clipboardMark McKenzie’s plan to crack the USMNT’s World Cup roster? Sticking to what’s in his ‘control.’The Delaware native is doing everything he can to ensure that U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino takes notice ahead of the World Cup later this year. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboardThree wishes for the Union heading into a massive year for soccer in AmericaWe asked fans to tell us their three wishes for the team in 2026. The themes were common, and with the Union coming off a strong 2025, looking to be bigger and better, they also seem attainable.Kerith Gabriel Jan. 1, 2026Link copied to clipboardMatt Campbell is flipping commits and building out his staff at Penn State. Is bringing in D’Anton Lynn as DC next?As the new Nittany Lions coach continues to build his staff, we examine their resumés. Also, not one, but a gift of two games we're suggesting as the must-watch games of the weekendDevin Jackson and Kerith Gabriel Dec. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboardPhilly is one step closer to knowing the World Cup nations headed to the Linc next summerOn Friday, the 16 nations that could pass through Philly chasing World Cup glory were announced. Who will be here and when will be determined via a second FIFA event on Saturday. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Eight organizations named host city supporters for Philly’s involvement in the FIFA World CupThe designation offers exposure through co-branding, advertising opportunities, and more, ahead of what's expected to be more than 500,000 people venturing into the city this summer. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 28, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Eight organizations named host city supporters for Philly’s involvement in the FIFA World CupThe designation offers exposure through co-branding, advertising opportunities, and more, ahead of what's expected to be more than 500,000 people venturing into the city this summer. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 28, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Getting FIFA World Cup tickets in PhiladelphiaHow can you get tickets to the FIFA World Cup in Philly and how much they'll cost you.Ariane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Getting FIFA World Cup tickets in PhiladelphiaHow can you get tickets to the FIFA World Cup in Philly and how much they'll cost you.Ariane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Will America grant visas for international fans with FIFA World Cup tickets?Ariane Datil, Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Will America grant visas for international fans with FIFA World Cup tickets?Ariane Datil, Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Union reach agreement on a new contract with attacking midfielder Ben BenderThe new deal for Bender, 24, guarantees that he'll stay with the Union through the June 2027 transfer window.Kerith Gabriel Jan. 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Union reach agreement on a new contract with attacking midfielder Ben BenderThe new deal for Bender, 24, guarantees that he'll stay with the Union through the June 2027 transfer window.Kerith Gabriel Jan. 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
To kick-start a generation of city kids playing soccer, it will take more than just a place to play"Leaving a legacy" has been a catchphrase ahead of the World Cup. But some say what that looks like for children in Philly has to be more than a multitude of mini-pitches scattered across the city. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 31, 2025Link copied to clipboard
To kick-start a generation of city kids playing soccer, it will take more than just a place to play"Leaving a legacy" has been a catchphrase ahead of the World Cup. But some say what that looks like for children in Philly has to be more than a multitude of mini-pitches scattered across the city. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 31, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Here’s what ticket prices are looking like for World Cup games in Philly following FIFA’s latest presaleFIFA opened the lottery for its latest ticket presale on Thursday. It showed tickets, priced in the hundreds, for all 72 group-stage matches, including the five headed to Philly.Kerith Gabriel Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Here’s what ticket prices are looking like for World Cup games in Philly following FIFA’s latest presaleFIFA opened the lottery for its latest ticket presale on Thursday. It showed tickets, priced in the hundreds, for all 72 group-stage matches, including the five headed to Philly.Kerith Gabriel Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
World Cup 2026 draw: U.S. finds out most of its opponents, countries that might play in Philly, Trump gets a medalPhiladelphia will host six games in the 2026 World Cup, but won't get the United States during the group stage.Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Rob Tornoe, and Ariel Simpson Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
World Cup 2026 draw: U.S. finds out most of its opponents, countries that might play in Philly, Trump gets a medalPhiladelphia will host six games in the 2026 World Cup, but won't get the United States during the group stage.Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Rob Tornoe, and Ariel Simpson Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
An Inquirer reporter tries their hand at soccer's video review machineJonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Jeremy Shover Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
An Inquirer reporter tries their hand at soccer's video review machineJonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Jeremy Shover Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The World Cup Is Coming to Philly. Here’s What Fans Need to Know.At the Wooder Cooler with Inquirer Sports Reporter Jonanthan Tannenwald and Inquirer Senior Sports Editor Kerith Gabriel to talk all things FIFA Mens World CupAriane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The World Cup Is Coming to Philly. Here’s What Fans Need to Know.At the Wooder Cooler with Inquirer Sports Reporter Jonanthan Tannenwald and Inquirer Senior Sports Editor Kerith Gabriel to talk all things FIFA Mens World CupAriane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Cities are charging World Cup fans to attend FIFA fan festivals. Philly will not be one of them.While New York has decided to charge for some of its fan activations, Philadelphia has stated that its fan festival at Lemon Hill will remain free. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Cities are charging World Cup fans to attend FIFA fan festivals. Philly will not be one of them.While New York has decided to charge for some of its fan activations, Philadelphia has stated that its fan festival at Lemon Hill will remain free. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Source: Union’s sale of defender Kai Wagner to Birmingham City is imminentWhile both parties are still ironing out the terms of the deal, the transaction could officially be announced before the week’s end, closing Wagner’s seven-year run in Philadelphia. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 1, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Source: Union’s sale of defender Kai Wagner to Birmingham City is imminentWhile both parties are still ironing out the terms of the deal, the transaction could officially be announced before the week’s end, closing Wagner’s seven-year run in Philadelphia. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 1, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Union acquire defender Finn Sundstrom ahead of MLS preseasonThe 19-year-old comes by way of a trade from D.C. United in exchange for the Union's first-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Union acquire defender Finn Sundstrom ahead of MLS preseasonThe 19-year-old comes by way of a trade from D.C. United in exchange for the Union's first-round pick in the 2028 MLS SuperDraft. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
When it comes to how the World Cup shook out, these are our picks of the early winners and losersFrom teams to towns to fans, anyone involved with the FIFA World Cup stands to be affected. Some positively, and in some cases, there's a residual negative effect.Kerith Gabriel Dec. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
When it comes to how the World Cup shook out, these are our picks of the early winners and losersFrom teams to towns to fans, anyone involved with the FIFA World Cup stands to be affected. Some positively, and in some cases, there's a residual negative effect.Kerith Gabriel Dec. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
La Salle's Truth Harris, Darris Nichols on how NIL, transfer portal have impacted college basketballKerith Gabriel and Lydia Tong Dec. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
La Salle's Truth Harris, Darris Nichols on how NIL, transfer portal have impacted college basketballKerith Gabriel and Lydia Tong Dec. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Shattering hopes that Team USA will play in Philadelphia during the FIFA World CupSorry to bust your bubble, but Team USA men's soccer team will not play in Philly during the World Cup. But they may come to the east coast.Ariane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Shattering hopes that Team USA will play in Philadelphia during the FIFA World CupSorry to bust your bubble, but Team USA men's soccer team will not play in Philly during the World Cup. But they may come to the east coast.Ariane Datil, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, Astrid Rodrigues, and Gabe Coffey Jan. 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Bradley Carnell orchestrated the Union’s success in 2025. His second season in charge matters more.In his first season at the helm, he matched the club’s all-time regular-season point total. However, in the afterglow of a banner year for the Union, Carnell knows the limelight is fleeting. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Bradley Carnell orchestrated the Union’s success in 2025. His second season in charge matters more.In his first season at the helm, he matched the club’s all-time regular-season point total. However, in the afterglow of a banner year for the Union, Carnell knows the limelight is fleeting. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Mark McKenzie’s plan to crack the USMNT’s World Cup roster? Sticking to what’s in his ‘control.’The Delaware native is doing everything he can to ensure that U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino takes notice ahead of the World Cup later this year. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Mark McKenzie’s plan to crack the USMNT’s World Cup roster? Sticking to what’s in his ‘control.’The Delaware native is doing everything he can to ensure that U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino takes notice ahead of the World Cup later this year. Kerith Gabriel Jan. 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Three wishes for the Union heading into a massive year for soccer in AmericaWe asked fans to tell us their three wishes for the team in 2026. The themes were common, and with the Union coming off a strong 2025, looking to be bigger and better, they also seem attainable.Kerith Gabriel Jan. 1, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Three wishes for the Union heading into a massive year for soccer in AmericaWe asked fans to tell us their three wishes for the team in 2026. The themes were common, and with the Union coming off a strong 2025, looking to be bigger and better, they also seem attainable.Kerith Gabriel Jan. 1, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Matt Campbell is flipping commits and building out his staff at Penn State. Is bringing in D’Anton Lynn as DC next?As the new Nittany Lions coach continues to build his staff, we examine their resumés. Also, not one, but a gift of two games we're suggesting as the must-watch games of the weekendDevin Jackson and Kerith Gabriel Dec. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Matt Campbell is flipping commits and building out his staff at Penn State. Is bringing in D’Anton Lynn as DC next?As the new Nittany Lions coach continues to build his staff, we examine their resumés. Also, not one, but a gift of two games we're suggesting as the must-watch games of the weekendDevin Jackson and Kerith Gabriel Dec. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philly is one step closer to knowing the World Cup nations headed to the Linc next summerOn Friday, the 16 nations that could pass through Philly chasing World Cup glory were announced. Who will be here and when will be determined via a second FIFA event on Saturday. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philly is one step closer to knowing the World Cup nations headed to the Linc next summerOn Friday, the 16 nations that could pass through Philly chasing World Cup glory were announced. Who will be here and when will be determined via a second FIFA event on Saturday. Kerith Gabriel Dec. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
