Kerith GabrielWhat I DoI'm an editor passionate about amplifying the stories that emerge from the city that raised me. Can the USMNT beat Turkey to go unbeaten in World Cup group play for the first time? Here’s our predictions.With the Americans already awaiting who they’ll play in the Round of 32 on July 1, it’s anyone’s guess who head coach Mauricio Pochettino will employ in the Group D finale against Turkey.Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Rob Tornoe, and Owen Hewitt an hour agoLink copied to clipboardThe joy the World Cup has brought to Philadelphia feels like the escape we didn’t know we neededThe World Cup came at the perfect time in an America that felt fractured into sides and factions. Philly's place in the unifying process most certainly hasn't gone unnoticed.Kerith Gabriel | Columnist June 20, 2026Link copied to clipboardFirst up for the U.S. men’s national team? Paraguay. Here are our predictions for America’s World Cup opener.Paraguay is the first of three matches for the United States in Group D. It’s a group many feel the U.S. can emerge from, and recent tune-up games against Senegal and Germany provided some validation.Kerith Gabriel, Owen Hewitt, Jonathan Tannenwald, and Matt Breen June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboardFIFA has gone to great lengths to appeal to American soccer fans. But they got us all wrong. High-priced tickets, commercial breaks, halftime shows. Welcome to the American bastardization of “The Beautiful Game.”Kerith Gabriel | Columnist May 30, 2026Link copied to clipboardOut of tragedy, Jim Hardy built a program the Kensington community can be proud ofHardy, the visionary of Kensington Soccer Club, the nonprofit organization impacting over 2,000 participants across 25 different programs, announced plans to step down from the haven he built.Kerith Gabriel May 26, 2026Link copied to clipboardFIFA promised a $1 million gift to Philly to spur ‘legacy’ initiatives. The city is still waiting. Soccer's world governing body announced in Philadelphia last year a plan to distribute a combined $11 million to host cities after last summer's Club World Cup. It hasn't happened in 10 cities. Kerith Gabriel May 19, 2026Link copied to clipboardBradley Carnell had ‘no problem’ with Cavan Sullivan’s frustration at being subbed off earlySullivan played one of his better games in a Union jersey against Nashville. But it wasn’t enough to stop Carnell from taking him out when the visitors subbed in their stars.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboardHow a rain delay during the France-Iraq World Cup match turned into a shopping spree at Philadelphia StadiumRain at the World Cup in Philly on Monday sent poncho-clad fans scattering into the concourses in search of shelter, in addition to anything else they could get their hands on.Kerith Gabriel June 23, 2026Link copied to clipboardAustralia is up next in the USMNT’s World Cup run. Here’s how we think this one will shake out.The pair scrapped to a 2-1 U.S. win during a raucous exhibition match in October. Now, this rematch of the highest proportion could put either one step closer to winning Group D. Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Owen Hewitt, Matt Breen, and Rob Tornoe June 18, 2026Link copied to clipboardThe World Cup arrives in Philly. Here’s everything to know, either as a hardcore fan or just curious.From bars to beer gardens, watch parties to pickup games, here’s a cheat sheet of what to do around town, whether you’re a native or you just dropped in for a match.Kerith Gabriel and Beatrice Forman June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboardAfter cleaning house and finding cash to splash, the Union are out to chase the playoffsOn Wednesday, club owner Jay Sugarman cleaned house. On Thursday, he vowed an undisclosed capital infusion to help the team acquire pieces to turn around a one-win season to date.Kerith Gabriel May 28, 2026Link copied to clipboardFor the Union to save their season, they must first decide what they want to beAs the Union head into the World Cup break, the question they must answer isn’t whether manager Bradley Carnell should lose his job. It's much bigger than that.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 25, 2026Link copied to clipboardFor the Union, Saturday’s draw temporarily masked the instability lurking under the surfaceThe Union and their crop of fresh faces this season, following an offseason overhaul, have one win and now four draws to show for all that change.Kerith Gabriel May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboardFanatics slated to become FIFA’s official provider of cards and collectibles beginning in 2031Topps, the card collectibles company Fanatics purchased in 2022, will become the official supplier of both physical and digital collectibles for soccer's world governing body.Kerith Gabriel May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboardWorld Cup in Philly: More rain expected as fans leave following France win; fan fest shut down at Fairmount Park; latest forecastThunderstorms interrupted Philly's third World Cup match, featuring France and Iraq.Rob Tornoe, Owen Hewitt, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Anthony R. Wood June 22, 2026Link copied to clipboardBrazilian fans brought the noise in their nation’s World Cup opener in New York. Philly, we’re next. Brazil fans created an unforgettable atmosphere inside MetLife Stadium for their nation's opener. It’s safe to assume that passion will travel down I-95 to Lincoln Financial Field this Friday.Kerith Gabriel June 16, 2026Link copied to clipboardDespite expected high summer heat, FIFA tells World Cup fans to keep water bottles outSoccer’s world governing body updated its code of conduct, disallowing ticket holders to bring in reusable plastic bottles for refill, a common occurrence at Lincoln Financial Field.Kerith Gabriel June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardWhy it’s OK that we didn’t learn much from the U.S. World Cup roster revealEvery four years, America gets an opportunity to show how far we’ve come as a soccer nation. What the 26 men assembled by U.S. Soccer on Tuesday will prove is still very much a wait-and-see. Kerith Gabriel May 27, 2026Link copied to clipboardThe USMNT’s World Cup squad reportedly is set, including four players with local tiesAs it stands, four players with local ties got the nod: goalkeeper Matt Freese, centerbacks Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty, and attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 23, 2026Link copied to clipboardEarly mistakes force the Union to settle for a point once more, this time against the Columbus CrewThe third match in a week for the club finds them picking up a crucial point. Still, the club has only collected two points out of a possible 12 from matches in their May slate. Kerith Gabriel May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Can the USMNT beat Turkey to go unbeaten in World Cup group play for the first time? Here’s our predictions.With the Americans already awaiting who they’ll play in the Round of 32 on July 1, it’s anyone’s guess who head coach Mauricio Pochettino will employ in the Group D finale against Turkey.Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Rob Tornoe, and Owen Hewitt an hour agoLink copied to clipboard
Can the USMNT beat Turkey to go unbeaten in World Cup group play for the first time? Here’s our predictions.With the Americans already awaiting who they’ll play in the Round of 32 on July 1, it’s anyone’s guess who head coach Mauricio Pochettino will employ in the Group D finale against Turkey.Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Rob Tornoe, and Owen Hewitt an hour agoLink copied to clipboard
The joy the World Cup has brought to Philadelphia feels like the escape we didn’t know we neededThe World Cup came at the perfect time in an America that felt fractured into sides and factions. Philly's place in the unifying process most certainly hasn't gone unnoticed.Kerith Gabriel | Columnist June 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The joy the World Cup has brought to Philadelphia feels like the escape we didn’t know we neededThe World Cup came at the perfect time in an America that felt fractured into sides and factions. Philly's place in the unifying process most certainly hasn't gone unnoticed.Kerith Gabriel | Columnist June 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
First up for the U.S. men’s national team? Paraguay. Here are our predictions for America’s World Cup opener.Paraguay is the first of three matches for the United States in Group D. It’s a group many feel the U.S. can emerge from, and recent tune-up games against Senegal and Germany provided some validation.Kerith Gabriel, Owen Hewitt, Jonathan Tannenwald, and Matt Breen June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard
First up for the U.S. men’s national team? Paraguay. Here are our predictions for America’s World Cup opener.Paraguay is the first of three matches for the United States in Group D. It’s a group many feel the U.S. can emerge from, and recent tune-up games against Senegal and Germany provided some validation.Kerith Gabriel, Owen Hewitt, Jonathan Tannenwald, and Matt Breen June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard
FIFA has gone to great lengths to appeal to American soccer fans. But they got us all wrong. High-priced tickets, commercial breaks, halftime shows. Welcome to the American bastardization of “The Beautiful Game.”Kerith Gabriel | Columnist May 30, 2026Link copied to clipboard
FIFA has gone to great lengths to appeal to American soccer fans. But they got us all wrong. High-priced tickets, commercial breaks, halftime shows. Welcome to the American bastardization of “The Beautiful Game.”Kerith Gabriel | Columnist May 30, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Out of tragedy, Jim Hardy built a program the Kensington community can be proud ofHardy, the visionary of Kensington Soccer Club, the nonprofit organization impacting over 2,000 participants across 25 different programs, announced plans to step down from the haven he built.Kerith Gabriel May 26, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Out of tragedy, Jim Hardy built a program the Kensington community can be proud ofHardy, the visionary of Kensington Soccer Club, the nonprofit organization impacting over 2,000 participants across 25 different programs, announced plans to step down from the haven he built.Kerith Gabriel May 26, 2026Link copied to clipboard
FIFA promised a $1 million gift to Philly to spur ‘legacy’ initiatives. The city is still waiting. Soccer's world governing body announced in Philadelphia last year a plan to distribute a combined $11 million to host cities after last summer's Club World Cup. It hasn't happened in 10 cities. Kerith Gabriel May 19, 2026Link copied to clipboard
FIFA promised a $1 million gift to Philly to spur ‘legacy’ initiatives. The city is still waiting. Soccer's world governing body announced in Philadelphia last year a plan to distribute a combined $11 million to host cities after last summer's Club World Cup. It hasn't happened in 10 cities. Kerith Gabriel May 19, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Bradley Carnell had ‘no problem’ with Cavan Sullivan’s frustration at being subbed off earlySullivan played one of his better games in a Union jersey against Nashville. But it wasn’t enough to stop Carnell from taking him out when the visitors subbed in their stars.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Bradley Carnell had ‘no problem’ with Cavan Sullivan’s frustration at being subbed off earlySullivan played one of his better games in a Union jersey against Nashville. But it wasn’t enough to stop Carnell from taking him out when the visitors subbed in their stars.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
How a rain delay during the France-Iraq World Cup match turned into a shopping spree at Philadelphia StadiumRain at the World Cup in Philly on Monday sent poncho-clad fans scattering into the concourses in search of shelter, in addition to anything else they could get their hands on.Kerith Gabriel June 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
How a rain delay during the France-Iraq World Cup match turned into a shopping spree at Philadelphia StadiumRain at the World Cup in Philly on Monday sent poncho-clad fans scattering into the concourses in search of shelter, in addition to anything else they could get their hands on.Kerith Gabriel June 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Australia is up next in the USMNT’s World Cup run. Here’s how we think this one will shake out.The pair scrapped to a 2-1 U.S. win during a raucous exhibition match in October. Now, this rematch of the highest proportion could put either one step closer to winning Group D. Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Owen Hewitt, Matt Breen, and Rob Tornoe June 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Australia is up next in the USMNT’s World Cup run. Here’s how we think this one will shake out.The pair scrapped to a 2-1 U.S. win during a raucous exhibition match in October. Now, this rematch of the highest proportion could put either one step closer to winning Group D. Kerith Gabriel, Jonathan Tannenwald, Owen Hewitt, Matt Breen, and Rob Tornoe June 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The World Cup arrives in Philly. Here’s everything to know, either as a hardcore fan or just curious.From bars to beer gardens, watch parties to pickup games, here’s a cheat sheet of what to do around town, whether you’re a native or you just dropped in for a match.Kerith Gabriel and Beatrice Forman June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The World Cup arrives in Philly. Here’s everything to know, either as a hardcore fan or just curious.From bars to beer gardens, watch parties to pickup games, here’s a cheat sheet of what to do around town, whether you’re a native or you just dropped in for a match.Kerith Gabriel and Beatrice Forman June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After cleaning house and finding cash to splash, the Union are out to chase the playoffsOn Wednesday, club owner Jay Sugarman cleaned house. On Thursday, he vowed an undisclosed capital infusion to help the team acquire pieces to turn around a one-win season to date.Kerith Gabriel May 28, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After cleaning house and finding cash to splash, the Union are out to chase the playoffsOn Wednesday, club owner Jay Sugarman cleaned house. On Thursday, he vowed an undisclosed capital infusion to help the team acquire pieces to turn around a one-win season to date.Kerith Gabriel May 28, 2026Link copied to clipboard
For the Union to save their season, they must first decide what they want to beAs the Union head into the World Cup break, the question they must answer isn’t whether manager Bradley Carnell should lose his job. It's much bigger than that.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 25, 2026Link copied to clipboard
For the Union to save their season, they must first decide what they want to beAs the Union head into the World Cup break, the question they must answer isn’t whether manager Bradley Carnell should lose his job. It's much bigger than that.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 25, 2026Link copied to clipboard
For the Union, Saturday’s draw temporarily masked the instability lurking under the surfaceThe Union and their crop of fresh faces this season, following an offseason overhaul, have one win and now four draws to show for all that change.Kerith Gabriel May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
For the Union, Saturday’s draw temporarily masked the instability lurking under the surfaceThe Union and their crop of fresh faces this season, following an offseason overhaul, have one win and now four draws to show for all that change.Kerith Gabriel May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Fanatics slated to become FIFA’s official provider of cards and collectibles beginning in 2031Topps, the card collectibles company Fanatics purchased in 2022, will become the official supplier of both physical and digital collectibles for soccer's world governing body.Kerith Gabriel May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Fanatics slated to become FIFA’s official provider of cards and collectibles beginning in 2031Topps, the card collectibles company Fanatics purchased in 2022, will become the official supplier of both physical and digital collectibles for soccer's world governing body.Kerith Gabriel May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
World Cup in Philly: More rain expected as fans leave following France win; fan fest shut down at Fairmount Park; latest forecastThunderstorms interrupted Philly's third World Cup match, featuring France and Iraq.Rob Tornoe, Owen Hewitt, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Anthony R. Wood June 22, 2026Link copied to clipboard
World Cup in Philly: More rain expected as fans leave following France win; fan fest shut down at Fairmount Park; latest forecastThunderstorms interrupted Philly's third World Cup match, featuring France and Iraq.Rob Tornoe, Owen Hewitt, Jonathan Tannenwald, Kerith Gabriel, and Anthony R. Wood June 22, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Brazilian fans brought the noise in their nation’s World Cup opener in New York. Philly, we’re next. Brazil fans created an unforgettable atmosphere inside MetLife Stadium for their nation's opener. It’s safe to assume that passion will travel down I-95 to Lincoln Financial Field this Friday.Kerith Gabriel June 16, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Brazilian fans brought the noise in their nation’s World Cup opener in New York. Philly, we’re next. Brazil fans created an unforgettable atmosphere inside MetLife Stadium for their nation's opener. It’s safe to assume that passion will travel down I-95 to Lincoln Financial Field this Friday.Kerith Gabriel June 16, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Despite expected high summer heat, FIFA tells World Cup fans to keep water bottles outSoccer’s world governing body updated its code of conduct, disallowing ticket holders to bring in reusable plastic bottles for refill, a common occurrence at Lincoln Financial Field.Kerith Gabriel June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Despite expected high summer heat, FIFA tells World Cup fans to keep water bottles outSoccer’s world governing body updated its code of conduct, disallowing ticket holders to bring in reusable plastic bottles for refill, a common occurrence at Lincoln Financial Field.Kerith Gabriel June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Why it’s OK that we didn’t learn much from the U.S. World Cup roster revealEvery four years, America gets an opportunity to show how far we’ve come as a soccer nation. What the 26 men assembled by U.S. Soccer on Tuesday will prove is still very much a wait-and-see. Kerith Gabriel May 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Why it’s OK that we didn’t learn much from the U.S. World Cup roster revealEvery four years, America gets an opportunity to show how far we’ve come as a soccer nation. What the 26 men assembled by U.S. Soccer on Tuesday will prove is still very much a wait-and-see. Kerith Gabriel May 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The USMNT’s World Cup squad reportedly is set, including four players with local tiesAs it stands, four players with local ties got the nod: goalkeeper Matt Freese, centerbacks Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty, and attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The USMNT’s World Cup squad reportedly is set, including four players with local tiesAs it stands, four players with local ties got the nod: goalkeeper Matt Freese, centerbacks Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty, and attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson.Jonathan Tannenwald and Kerith Gabriel May 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Early mistakes force the Union to settle for a point once more, this time against the Columbus CrewThe third match in a week for the club finds them picking up a crucial point. Still, the club has only collected two points out of a possible 12 from matches in their May slate. Kerith Gabriel May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Early mistakes force the Union to settle for a point once more, this time against the Columbus CrewThe third match in a week for the club finds them picking up a crucial point. Still, the club has only collected two points out of a possible 12 from matches in their May slate. Kerith Gabriel May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
