Archive for March, 2010
The Philadelphia Phillies and early Philly soccer history
With the approach of the opening of the Major League Baseball and the recent debut of the Philadelphia Union, the PSP takes a look at the connection between baseball and soccer in Philadelphia soccer history and recounts the story of the Philadelphia Phillies’ short-lived soccer team of 1894.
Danny Szetela on trial with the Union, more news
Danny Szetela on trial with the Union, Independence media deal, dog bites Maradona, groovy video, and more morning soccer news
Is Herculez Gomez World Cup roster material?
Herculez Gomez has been playing great in Mexico since January, but is he good enough to warrant a World Cup roster spot?
Union release Dave Myrie
Philadelphia Union have released Costa Rican right back Dave Myrie, potentially clearing the way for the signing of Puerto Rico Islanders right back Cristian Arrieta, who is on trial this week with the Union.
You should know this about the 2010 MLS Cup in Toronto
The 2010 MLS Cup will be given away at Toronto FC’s BMO Stadium, where “masks may be worn in your seat only, and must be removed when leaving your section.”
The Union’s next target: Fullback Cristian Arrieta
Puerto Rico Islanders fullback Cristian Arrieta goes on trial with Philadelphia Union, UEFA Champions League in action, and other news of the day.
Manchester United to play in Philly?
The Sports Business Journal is reporting that Manchester United will be coming to Philly this summer. Could they play the Union?
The Flyers on cleats? More like the Patriots
The Flyers on cleats? More like the New England Patriots. A starting lineup no one predicted, a potentially deceptive injury list, and most of the team playing out of position. So what’s next for The Cagey One, aka Peter Nowak?
Emilio linked to Union, other morning news
Former MLS MVP Luciano Emilio is targeting a return to the U.S., and Philadelphia Union is one of the possible targets. Also, a wrap of the weekend’s MLS games, Charlie Davies returns in April, and other news.
Scoreless draw in Independence preseason match
With five players away on international duty the Philadelphia Independence have a scoreless draw against the Washington Freedom. Final roster will be made on March 31 with last preseason match against Penn State on April 1 ahead of April 11 season opener.
Independence player scores opening goal in 3-0 USA victory over Mexico
Amy Rodriguez of the Philadelphia Independence scored the opening goal in the USWNT commanding 3-0 victory over Mexico on Sunday while Kristine Lilly earned her 343rd cap and became the first player to play in four different decades for a national team.
Casa Soccer League — week 1 scores
CASA’s Spring 2010 season gets underway with a full slate of games in all four divisions. Here’s a full rundown of the action.
United Soccer League scores
All the weekend scores for the United Soccer League, one of the top adult amateur leagues in the Delaware Valley.
Union-Sounders: the scene at The 700
Philadelphia Union opening night at The 700: Union supporters pack the Northern Liberties pub (and play soccer on Fairmount Street). Here’s the scene, with photos.
A poor start for the Blue & Gold
OK, OK, it was just the first game. There is no need to panic. However, there’s also no need to gloss it over: the Union were poor last night, and there are reasons for concern.
Seattle Sounders 2 – Philadelphia Union 0
The honeymoon lasted all of 33 seconds. That’s how long it took veteran centerback, Danny Califf, to get booked last night. PSP looks at the bookings, the game play, and things we learned from the Union’s first match.
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Union: Mwanga in England, will return February 6
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Footy on the Telly, Jan. 27 – Jan. 30
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KYW Philly Soccer Show: ASG, Le Toux and Chalupny
January 27, 2012 10:01 -
Coyle cold on Le Toux? Mwanga training with Aston Villa, more news
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Gomez was good, US didn’t push him
January 26, 2012 11:01
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sieve!:
I was thinking about our deal with Saparrisa. Would it be possible to loan them -
Eli:
You make it so hard to root for you sometimes. Are you saying that you honest -
Los117:
What do you mean there is no doubt on his skill set...I completely doubt Mwanga' -
James:
Personally I'd be upset if we sold Mwanga instead of Le Toux. Mwanga is 20 with -
Ed Farnsworth:
It is but I didn't want to jinx anything by listing it!
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