Archive for July, 2010

Philadelphia Union 1-1 New England Revolution

Alejandro Moreno and the Union get kicked in the face by the New England Revolution

Bad refereeing and a strange bounce helped cost Philadelphia Union a win Saturday in what was nevertheless an evenly matched and entertaining game. PSP has post-game analysis, video highlights and player ratings.

Union v. Revolution: Preview

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The two most patriotically nicknamed teams in MLS have similar records and have played a similar style of stingy defense over the last few weeks. It’s likely that Kevin Alston will get a heavy dose of the MwanGenius today, and that matchup will be one of the two that define this game.

Union look on to New England

Danny Califf in action

Philadelphia Union could jump into fourth place with a win this weekend against New England. Here’s a quick look ahead from new PSP contributor Chris Wetherson.

Union sign JT Noone, waive Brian Perk

Union sign Noone

Midfielder JT Noone becomes the Union’s first local signing. Earlier it was announced that the club had waived goalkeeper Brian Perk.

Are the Union better than the All-Stars?

Union better than Allstars

After the MLS All-Stars drubbing by Man United on Wednesday, you can’t help but wonder: Are the Union better than the All-Stars?

Union grades and more morning news

union report card

Some end-of-week news to talk about while you’re waiting to order your Union Dog at Saturday’s Union match against New England Revolution. Including mid-season grades, an excellent profile of a Philly soccer player from the 1950s, trade rumors and signings, WPS restructuring and an American four minute hat-trick against a Chelsea XI.

Le Toux, MLS All-Stars Stymied As Man U Rolls 5-2

Letoux started in the MLS All-Star game

Brion Shreffler looks at Le Toux’s involvement while recapping a one-sided affair between the MLS All-Stars and Manchester United.

Great Philly teams: United German Hungarians

First UGH team 1922

Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.

Rodriguez nets two more in win over Chicago

Amy Rodriguez bags two more against Chicago

Amy Rodriguez continues her fine run of form with two goals and an assist in the Independence’s 3-0 victory over Chicago Red Stars.

Iran prez disses Octopus & more news of the morn

Iranian president disses Paul the Octopus

PSP photographer chosen to shoot 2010 Homeless World Cup in Rio, Garber loves the Glazers, Maradona ‘betrayed,” Paul the Octopus a symbol of decadence and decay, and more news to wash the awful taste of the All-Star game out of your mouth

Free Bob Bradley, too…

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It is time to part ways with Bob Bradley, it is best for the US and it is best for the coach. His next step? England? Europe? He has the ability, will he get a shot?

Potential new faces for 2014 World Cup qualifying

BObby Convey against Brazil

This is a look at five players, who might contribute to the US National Team during the 2014 World Cup qualifying cycle, which will most likely begin next year.

Here’s what matters in MLS

CONCACAF CL

The 4-1 demolition of MLS’s best team by a second division club is inexcusable. MLS must take CONCACAF Champions League more seriously. Here’s why.

Le Toux wants to score and more morning news

do it for the Union

Some All-Star game news ahead of tonight’s game and more news than you can wave a cursor at.

Philadelphia Union 1-1 Harrisburg City Islanders

Islanders game

There was some good, some bad and some ugly in Tuesday night’s friendly between Philadelphia Union and the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL. PSP’s Tim Uhrich recaps.

A look at some US U-20 talents

Alexander Zahavi

PSP’s Andrew Huff takes a look at some of the new faces for the US U-20 team, many of whom have been playing abroad.