Archive for August, 2011

Featured / Photo essays

Philadelphia Independence v Atlanta Beat in photos

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for the Philadelphia Independence 1-0 win over the Atlanta Beat on Sunday night.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Alexi Lalas

Alexi Lalas joins KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch to discuss the Klinsmann hiring. Greg and Eli then look at the tough loss against Colorado and look forward to the Union’s games against Chicago and Houston. Greg and Eli also talk about the Independence, who clinched a playoff spot with Sunday’s win over Atlanta.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Money, money, money

The Daily News reports Ruiz is headed to Veracruz for the money. Vote Torres for Goal of the Week. Independence owner on WPS expansion, working with MLS. The Klinsmann era begins.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-2 Rapids

The Ruiz announcement distracted attention from the Union’s first home loss of the season. Time for some analysis and player ratings

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Philadelphia Independence 1 – 0 Atlanta Beat

The Independence assured themselves a home playoff match with a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Beat. A Veronica Boquete goal was the deciding factor in the best attended game of the season. We’ve got a full match report and player ratings.

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Stat chat: Union v Rapids

A look at the Union’s numbers in the loss to Colorado. Plus, how the Union have done when their opponent scores first, the numbers for when Le Toux and Mwanga have started together in 2011 and a look at the Union’s season averages for home and away games.

Featured / Local / Union

Time for change

Nakazawa and Mapp struggled mightily against Colorado, Mwanga and Le Toux can’t find the back of the net and the Union’s lack of width bites them in the ass yet again. What else is new? Oh yeah, Carlos Ruiz is gone.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Heads U lose, tails U lose

Reaction to Friday’s losses against Colorado and of Carlos Ruiz. Philly.com says Ruiz negotiations continue. Did Nowak really blame the fans? (Yes.) Independence clinch at least second place with win on Sunday. More news.

Featured / Photo essays

Philadelphia Union v Colorado Rapids in photos

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for the Philadelphia Union’s Friday night 2–1 loss to Colorado Rapits.