Archive for November, 2010
City Islanders-Union open tryout
The City Islanders and Union will partner for an open tryout December 20-21.
Season review: Jack McInerney
One of the league’s youngest players showed quickly this year that if you get him the ball in scoring position, he will finish it. Check out PSP’s season review on Jack McInerney.
Rodriguez goal assures USWNT World Cup spot
The Philadelphia Independence’s Amy Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the USWNT’s win over Italy to qualify for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Despite being the last team to qualify, the US was seeded at the top of Group C. The draw for the tournament will happen on Monday, November 29, at 1:30pm.
Injuries made Salinas “expendable,” more news
Your post-Thanksgiving holiday roundup includes reaction to Salinas and Moreno draft, possible big name comings-and-goings in MLS, FIFA related wackiness ahead of Thursday’s WC vote, video of a goalie being chased by a turkey and more news.
Colombian Keeper Mondragon to Philly?
Previously linked to the New York Red Bulls, the New York Post speculates that Faryd Mondragon is headed to the Union.
Season Review: Michael Orozco Fiscal
Having endured a rough first-half of the season (along with the rest of his defensive mates), Michael Orozco Fiscal roared back into form in the second-half, cementing his spot in the center of the Union defense and proving that there is a lot more to come as the Union mature into a veteran MLS side.
Philadelphia’s first footballers
In honor of Thanksgiving, we take a look at the football played by Native Americans when English colonists first began to arrive with a focus on the game played by the original inhabitants of the Delaware Valley, the Lenni Lenape.
Bon voyage, Shea Salinas & Alejandro Moreno
Philadelphia Union just lost their most exciting player and a veteran team leader. They chose to protect their star-crossed goalkeeper instead of the guy he lost his job to. Quite a strange day. PSP breaks down today’s expansion draft, with observations on what it means for the Union and a look at the overall draft.
Union lose Salinas, Moreno
Vancouver take Shea Salinas in the fourth round, Alejandro Moreno in the seventh round, of the Expansion Draft. Chris Seitz is protected after Salinas is picked.
Expansion Draft news roundup and more
A roundup of Expansion Draft news (and mock drafts) from the Union and around the league. Plus MLS Cup TV ratings drop 44%, NASL provisionally approved to represent Division 2 soccer in North America. US World Cup bid news, Robert Pires won’t live in Birmingham and more news.
Season review: Jordan Harvey
He led the Union in minutes and was the second player to score for the expansion franchise. Hard-working left back Jordan Harvey talks to PSP about playing in the Union system, scoring a fantastic goal, and his plans for the offseason.
Expansion draft shock
Salinas and Jacobson unprotected. A trade for another holding midfielder. What gives? PSP looks at who Philadelphia Union exposed for Wednesday’s draft, as well as other big names around the league who could get drafted.
Best soccer memories of 2010
This year was a big year for soccer in Philly. We got 2 new professional teams, hosted international friendlies and saw a World Cup run like few others. That means a lot of great memories. We polled PSP’s contributors for their best 2010 soccer memories, and here they are. Come share yours.
United Soccer League Results – 11/21/2010
Results from this weekend’s games in the local United Soccer League.
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Union: Mwanga in England, will return February 6
January 27, 2012 15:01 -
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
January 27, 2012 10:01 -
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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