Archive for September, 2010

Union flattened, more morning news

Union flattened by Colorado

A roundup of reaction to the Union’s humbling in Colorado, Philly takes 9,000 vote lead in WC host city vote, ticked off Canadians, WPS news, how CONCACAF is killing USA v Mexico rivalry, more on the suit against US Soccer, today’s Footy on the Telly and more morning news. Where’s my cup of tea?

Union lose 4-1 to Colorado

Omar Cummings scored twice against the Union

Four days after recording their statistically biggest win ever, Philadelphia Union suffered their worst loss ever with a 4-1 defeat Wednesday to the Colorado Rapids. Not terribly surprising after having to flying across the country to play a game at altitude on less than four days rest. Among other things.

Preview: Philadelphia Union at Colorado Rapids

Le Toux watches Moreno pick the best spot to dive

The Union need a win tonight against the Colorado Rapids to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Rapids need a win if they want to clinch the 8th playoff spot. PSP previews.

Raves: Admit it, your heart bleeds Le Toux

le toux serious

Sebastian Le Toux is your favorite player, whether you know it or not. Find out why. Check out the first of our “Raves,” a series in which PSP’s writers each pick out one Philadelphia player to rave about and tell you why you should love them too.

Goalie picked, naughty bits & more news

Knighton the new number one

We roundup previews of tonight’s match against the Rapids, toss with some nonsense from the local papers, mix in some local college and high school results, bake with some US soccer news, top with some bits from elsewhere and serve with a side of what games are on TV today. Voila!

More from the Homeless World Cup in Rio

Belgian players before a game

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian has more of the action from the Homeless World Cup in Rio.

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Danny Mwanga

Danny Mwanga Takes on Wilman Conde

Danny Mwanga is the featured guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show this week. Mwanga talks about his injury, improving his game, playing for the U.S. national team one day, and the best defender he’s faced this year. Co-hosts Greg and Dan also talk about the Union’s playoff chances and the Independence’s great run to the WPS title game.

United Soccer League Results – 9/26/2010

United Soccer League logo

Scores from Philadelphia’s United Soccer League this past weekend.

The good, the bad, and the Wynalda

wynalda hof

Eric Wynalda is going to Mexico, Sheanon Williams is going places, USSF is going to look bad, Danny Bonaduce is going in the Delaware river, and the Confederation of African Football is going to the ninth circle.

Philadelphia Union vs. Chivas USA in photos

Fred settles the ball and finds a hole in the defense

PSP has photos from Saturday’s big win by the Philadelphia Union over Chivas USA.

FC Gold Pride bests Independence for WPS title

Christine Sinclair points to Marta after scoring as Independence fall to FC Gold Pride in 2010 WPS Championship

A weary Philadelphia Independence falls 4-0 to FC Gold Pride in the WPS Championship game.

Union still in playoff hunt, Independence out, other news

Alejandro Moreno starts a new victory dance craze with Chivas USA's unsuspecting defenders

Peter Nowak says the Union played their best game of the season, the Independence played their last, a roundup of the Union’s playoff competitors, and more news from around the world.

Union win 3-0 over Chivas USA

Fred scores vs. Chivas USA

The Union dominated Chivas USA on their way to a 3-0 victory. PSP has post-game analysis, player ratings, and video highlights.

Union predictions, Independence roundup, fake fans & more

The seats are full - of fake fans

Union favored to win on Saturday, roundup of reaction to Independence Super Semifinal win, 30% of entire MLS wage bill on display tonight, Togo goalie crippled in terrorist attack abandoned, fake fans fill stadium and more news

Independence break through to Final

Seger scored the first Independence goal

Danesha Adams’ controversial 103rd minute goal in Thursday’s Super Semifinal puts the Independence in Sunday’s WPS Championship against FC Gold Pride.

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Chivas USA

Brad Knighton in goal

The 10-day break ends Saturday when Philadelphia Union host Chivas USA in Chester. Both teams need wins to keep alive their slim playoff hopes. PSP has a preview.