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Does the MLS All-Star Game need to change?

Does the All-Star Game need fixing?

July 30, 2011 Featured, MLS 5 Comments

What the Union will miss from Carlos Ruiz

The Union have lost more than their highest goal scorer with the departure of Carlos Ruiz.

July 30, 2011 Featured, Local 19 Comments

Carlos Ruiz no longer with the Union

Peter Nowak said at the press conference following the Union’s 2- 1 loss to Colorado Rapids that Carlos Ruiz is no longer with the Union.

July 29, 2011 Featured 49 Comments

Match report: Union 1-2 Rapids

A fine performance from Roger Torres was not enough to pull the Union back after they dug another first half hole against a quality opponent.

July 29, 2011 Featured, Match reports, Union 21 Comments

Preview: Independence vs Beat

The Independence take on the Atlanta Beat, the bottom team in WPS, for a chance to secure at least a second placed league finish.

July 29, 2011 Featured, Independence 2 Comments

Jurgen Klinsmann named USMNT head coach

US Soccer named Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach of the men’s national team. A press conference has been scheduled for Monday in New York City.

July 29, 2011 Featured 2 Comments

Outside the bubble: Rapids assistant coach Steve Guppy

PSP talks to Rapids assistant coach Steve Guppy about prepping for the Union, losing Conor Casey, the PPL Park atmosphere and diving in the MLS.

July 29, 2011 Featured, Local 0 Comments

Let’s do this thing! More news.

Union v Rapids preview roundup. Nowak says Rapids won’t be like Real Madrid and explains Holder let go to make room for impending transfer. Mwanga tipped by Lalas as potential Premiership star. USMNT coach speculation. Weekend TV listings, more news.

July 29, 2011 Daily news roundups, Featured 3 Comments

Kensington Soccer Club in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was on hand as the Kensington Soccer Club celebrated the conclusion of their summer program with its second annual Summer Family Day.

July 29, 2011 Featured, Photo essays 12 Comments

Bob Bradley fired

Bob Bradley watches his team against Colombia at PPL Park

US Soccer announced on Thursday that Bob Bradley has been fired as coach of the USMNT.

July 28, 2011 Featured 2 Comments

Independence at PPL Park?

Should the Independence qualify for the WPS playoffs they will play at least a semifinal match at PPL Park.

July 28, 2011 Featured 3 Comments

Philadelphia Independence: The Season So Far

Heading off to your first Independence game on Sunday? We take a look back at the season so far for the league leaders.

July 28, 2011 Featured, Independence 0 Comments

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids

Unlike the majority of MLS, the Union looked good in their midseason friendlies. It’s important that they ride that wave of confidence to victory over the visiting MLS champion Colorado Rapids.

July 28, 2011 Featured, Union 3 Comments

Major lineup questions ahead of Colorado match

Should The Dragon man the pipes after a tough 45 against Manchester United? Will Torres finally get his moment? And did Danny Mwanga’s fine showing in the friendlies earn him a full 90?

July 28, 2011 Featured, Local 9 Comments

Moving on…

The Dragon shares highest rated MLS player number in All-Star Game. Union focused on Friday. Independence snap Boston unbeaten streak to go to first place with three games remaining. Garber says league schedule may be moved to a February start to deal with fixture congestion. Penn engineering students win RoboCup. More morning news.

July 28, 2011 Daily news roundups, Featured 4 Comments