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Union sign Sheanon Williams

Philadelphia Union signed the right back/striker and 20-year-old former youth international, who played for Harrisburg in USL-2 this season.

August 31, 2010 Union 1 Comment

News round-up: Because Bradley’s boring

Round-up of Bradley responses, Francisco Varallo (yes, that one) passes away, Reading fans cancel their vacations to Iceland.

August 31, 2010 Daily news roundups 3 Comments

The treble: Bayern, Bundesliga & Brauhaus Schmitz

PSP visits Philly’s best German soccer pub, where the world’s most underrated league is featured and the food and beer are top class. Here’s what was on the plate, in the glass and on the pitch.

August 31, 2010 Fan Culture, Local 2 Comments

Philadelphia Independence 1-2 Boston Breakers

The Independence was downed in their last regular season home game of the season, as a 2nd half penalty was enough for the Boston Breakers to steal all three points. The Independence only have two games left to secure a 2nd place finish in the league.

August 30, 2010 Independence, Match reports 0 Comments

Is Bob Bradley good enough?

Bob Bradley just extended his contract with US Soccer to 2014. Is he a good choice?

August 30, 2010 USMNT, World 18 Comments

Independence vs. Breakers in pictures

New PSP photographer Anna Clay was at the Philadelphia Independence game Sunday, and she has a photo essay of their tough loss to the Boston Breakers.

August 30, 2010 Independence, Photo essays 0 Comments

Devil’s advocate: Why not to play the kids

Union Jack celebrates a goal vs. New England

A youth movement is great in theory, but there’s a major catch for Philadelphia Union. If you play the kids too much, you could lose another key player in the expansion draft. PSP plays devil’s advocate and explains why more minutes for Danny Mwanga, Jack McInerney and Amobi Okugo could be bad for the Union, as much as we’d like to see it.

August 30, 2010 Featured, MLS, Union 17 Comments

Perkins vs. Seitz, Villa cool on Bradley, bad Union coverage

Seitz + Fred > Perkins? Aston Villa want a manager with EPL experience, bad Union coverage leads to a rant, and the Independence fall to Boston.

August 30, 2010 Daily news roundups 2 Comments

Union come back to win 2-1

Justin Mapp led the Union's comeback against New England

Justin Mapp scored a stoppage time game-winner and assisted on the equalizer to lead the Union to a dramatic come-from-behind win that ended their six-game winless streak. PSP has analysis, video highlights and player ratings.

August 28, 2010 Featured, Match reports, Union 12 Comments

Preview: Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution

The Union visit New England hoping to break a six-game winless streak Saturday night. PSP previews.

August 27, 2010 Match previews, Union 4 Comments

The future starts now & more news

Sakiewicz talks about what needs to be done while Nowak answers questions. Henderson talks cheesesteaks ahead of the Independence’s big game on Sunday. The Bradley saga never ends, while the first all-professional U.S. U-20 squad is named. Jack Warner is a crook and Platini is a neanderthal. The Champions League draw and this weekeend’s Footy on the Telly. And more, if you can believe it.

August 27, 2010 Daily news roundups 3 Comments

MLS expansion: Has the game changed?

With USL cities claiming 3 of the last 4 expansion franchises, will Philadelphia Union be the last MLS expansion team to start from scratch?

August 27, 2010 Featured, MLS, U.S. 0 Comments

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Jeff Larentowicz sits in

Philly product and Colorado Rapids midfielder Jeff Larentowicz

Colorado Rapids midfielder Jeff Larentowicz sits in for this week’s podcast. The Philly product talks bluntly about his remarkable rise from bench-warmer to all-star, the Philly soccer scene, and the structure of MLS, a topic on which he has a very unique viewpoint. Hosts Dan & Greg also talk about Philadelphia Union, the Bob Bradley watch, and other soccer news.

August 26, 2010 Featured, Podcasts 0 Comments