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Galaxy v Union live commentary

Follow the PSP for live commentary of the LA Galaxy v Philadelphia Union game on Saturday, April 2 from 10:15pm.

March 31, 2011 Featured, Live coverage, Union 0 Comments

USA 4-0 Suriname: U-20 Update

The Union’s Zack MacMath and Amobi Okugo both started in the US U-20 team’s 4-0 win over Suriname on Tuesday.

March 31, 2011 Featured, USMNT 0 Comments

Injury concerns for the Union ahead of Saturday’s match in LA. Union taking LA very seriously. Donovan expected to play on Saturday. Independence announce 2011 roster. Ochocinco explains what playing soccer is like for an American football audience. FIFA won’t tell what it pays itself. UEFA concerned about hooliganism ahead of Euro 2012 and more news.

March 31, 2011 Daily news roundups, Featured 1 Comment

Casa round-up: Week One

Casa kicked off another season last Saturday. We have a round-up of all the weekend’s action right here.

March 31, 2011 Featured, Local 0 Comments

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Justin Mapp

In the latest edition of the Philly Soccer Show podcast, KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Mike Servedio talk to Justin Mapp.

March 30, 2011 Featured, Podcasts 0 Comments

Nowak named EVP of Soccer Operations/Team Manager

Peter Nowak earns himself a new title for the Union.

March 30, 2011 Featured 1 Comment

Philly soccer, 100 years ago today

In March 1911, Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian were in the semifinals of the American Cup and fighting for the top spot in the Pennsylvania League.

March 30, 2011 Featured, Philadelphia Soccer History 4 Comments

Moving up the rankings, more news

Union climb to 5th in power rankings. LA columnist thinks Union will win. Beckham scored on Mondragon at WC 1998 and hopes to do so again. Ochocinco makes KC reserves. Reaction to USA loss. 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame class announced and much, much more news.

March 30, 2011 Daily news roundups, Featured 3 Comments

A day in the life of the Sons of Ben

From the setup of the River End, to the Stache Bash at the tailgate, to the game itself, opening day for the Sons of Ben involved a lot of hard work as well as fun. PSP photographer Earl Gardner spent the day with the Sons of Ben to capture both the work and the fun.

March 29, 2011 Featured, Photo essays 10 Comments

Winning ugly is ugly…Time to get better

Two victories against MLS minnows are a great way to start the season, but what does it mean for the Union going into the weekend’s clash with the Galaxy?

March 29, 2011 Featured, Union 14 Comments

Goos on the loose, Coudet signs, summer tourney news

Coudet signs in Florida, Agoos named to MLS front office, Man United to play in MLS All-Star game, and World Football Challenge is coming this summer!

March 29, 2011 Daily news roundups 3 Comments

Q & A with Brendan Burke

Brendan Burke, the coach of the Union’s Premier Development League partner club Reading United, was recently named coach of the Union’s reserve team. He talks to the PSP about his additional responsibilities and what the club seeks to achieve through the Reserve League.

March 28, 2011 Featured, MLS 1 Comment