Archive for August, 2010

Daily news roundups

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.

Featured / MLS / US

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?

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Jeff Larentowicz sits in

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.

Daily news roundups

New goalie for Union, Mwanga for USA

Harrisburg City Islander keeper Chencinski training with the Union, Mwanga says playing for the US in the World Cup would be enjoyable, Independence stadium options, Webb says he should have given De Jong a red and more morning news,

Casa Soccer League / Local / Local Leagues

Casa Soccer League season preview

Philadelphia’s largest adult amateur soccer league kicks off its fall season this Saturday. PSP reviews last season and offers predictions for all four divisions, complete with wiseass remarks.

Featured / Union

Peter Nowak is letting us down

After drafting young and promising to develop talent, the Union have stuck with weary veterans as they fade from playoff contention. Put the young guys in.

Daily news roundups

Soda for soccer and more news

Union drop to third in MLS attendance, Heinze linked to MLS move, the Bradley-Aston Villa dance continues, FIFA clear North Korea, the New Mexico women’s soccer hair puller is back, Mourinho disses Cappello, today’s Footy on the Telly and more news on a slow Wednesday. Don’t forget to vote for the Union.

Daily news roundups

Le Toux or Mwanga? And more news!

Would you rather have Le Toux or Mwanga? It appears the Whitecaps would choose Mwanga.

USMNT / World

Who is Conor Doyle?

A new USMNT prospect appears from nowhere, and some other quick hits for the national team.

Featured / Photo essays / Union

Union v D.C. United in pictures

PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz made the trip to DC on Sunday for the Union’s loss. Here’s a photo essay of all the action.