Archive for August, 2011

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Paul Riley

A happy Paul Riley speaks with the press about the runaway victory.

Independence head coach and WPS Coach of the Year Paul Riley is the guest on the newest edition of the KYW Philly Soccer Show, hosted by KYW’s Greg Orlandini and PSPs Mike Servedio and Eli Pearlman-Storch

Short rest

Short rest

Ten games in 47 days starting with RSL on Saturday. We break down how the Union have done in 2011 on short rest and make a half-hearted prediction for how they will fare over the remaining games.

Any more international call-ups for the Union?

Sheanon Williams

With Keon Daniel’s call-up for the Trinidad & Tobago national team, who from the Union deserves a USMNT call-up? The Sheanomenon, that’s who.

Rested and ready, Union youth, bobble heads and more

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The Union feel rested and ready. Bobble heads. Union U-23. Bobble heads. Jimmy McLaughlin scores in college debut. Bobble heads. Holder smiles. Bobble heads. Chicago and Seattle in US Open Cup final. Bobble heads. USMNT update. Bobble heads. Wayne Rooney’s hair transplant. Bobble heads.

Analysis and player ratings: WPS Final

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Full analysis, player ratings and post game quotes from the WPS Final.

Stat chat: The Union defense

Carlos Valdes

With the back four again without a starter for the match in RSL, we look at the different back fours the Union has used this season. From the back four with Harvey, to the back line with Garfan – and the different makeshift back lines and more in between – the focus is on the defense. Is fatigue becoming a factor?

WPS Final in photos – Philadelphia falls to WNY Flash

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PSP photographer Mike Long’s photo essay of the Philadelphia Independence’s tough loss in the WPS Final.

The tinker toy lineup boost

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Peter Nowak’s tinkering with lineups can be maddening, but he could have the last laugh if it pays off over the Union’s upcoming three-game stretch. PSP explains.

City Islanders send-off, booing your team, August round-up

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August summary, Harrisburg send-off party tomorrow, Union photo caption contest, Klinsmann speaks, and Stu Holden is baaaaaaaack!

Sunny again in Philadelphia

After the storm

Storm is over, back to the soccer. Beckerman to pass on USA v Costa Rica call up to face the Union. Rodriguez rues missed chances in WPS final. Riley says he will be back. Eastern Conference top five stays the same as everyone above the Union loses. City Islanders in USL PRO Championship. The Squirrel. Blatters senility shows signs of deepening. More news.

Sunday funday: World footy round-up

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A full round-up of world footy action over the weekend.

Irene and the next five games

Jack McInerney is fearless

Hurricane Irene gave the Union a chance to rest and reflect on their next five games. A series of home and away matchups that will tell us everything we need to know about this team’s playoff chances.

Final report: WNY Flash 1 – 1 Independence (5-4 in PKs)

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Western New York topped Philadelphia in a WPS Final shoot out. PSP reports direct from Rochester.

Independence play for title today, other news

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Tasha Kai and the Philadelphia Independence play for the WPS championship today at 4 p.m. That, and other news from a hurricane Saturday.

PSP talks to Sinead Farrelly

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PSP talks with Independence midfielder and Havertown-native Sinead Farrelly ahead of Saturday’s WPS Final against Western New York in Rochester.

WPS Final Preview: Western New York Flash vs Philadelphia Independence

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The Independence travel to Western New York for a shot at the WPS Title. The match up between the league’s top two teams should be an exciting one. We’ve got a full preview ahead of the match.