Archive for September, 2011

Chivas USA v Philadelphia Union live chat

Chivas USA v Philadelphia Union

Join the PSP for a live chat as the Philadelphia Union play Chivas USA on Sunday, October 2. The chat starts at 7:45pm for the 8pm kickoff.

“Massive,” more news

Marfan the man

Nowak on the win: “Massive.” Olsen on Le Toux: “A handful.” Williams on Marfan: “Just sick.” Reaction to the Union’s win over DC United and more including your weekend TV listings.

Philadelphia Union 3-2 DC United

Getting it past Hamid

The Union pulled into second place in the Eastern Conference with a heart-stopping win over DC United. Michael Farfan scored a brilliant second half winner as Philadelphia grabs a huge 3 points with a 3-2 win.

Union v DC United in photos

Union v DC United by Daniel Gajdamowicz

PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz’s photo essay of the Philadelphia Union v DC United game.                                                     

How’s it going to end?

Predicting the final standings

The final standings of the Eastern Conference. The PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch has made his predictions. What are yours?

Match preview: Union v DC United

Le Toux v DC

A good road team against a good home team. A strong offense against a great defense. A team with a tenuous grip on the playoffs and a team looking for a foothold. Guess what, Union fans: The playoffs start tonight.

Hello DC, more news

Welcome DC

Adu expects “playoff feel” in emotional contest against former club. Daily News reports source says Williams “scheduled to rejoin the starting lineup.” Nowak on De Ro: “We gotta keep our eye on him.” KC defeats Crew to move into first in the East, plus much more.

The 280-mile season tickets

Photo: Paul Rudderow

Is PPL Park so good a soccer stadium that it’s worth a 280-mile round trip, past another MLS club’s stadium, just to get there? Well …

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Eyeing the playoffs

Le Toux

Pod hosts Greg Orlandini of KYW and Eli Pearlman-Storch of the PSP are joined by PSP’s Adam Cann for roundtable on the Union’s playoff hopes.

Since last they met

Califf shutting down The Dancer

A look at what the Union and DC United have done since their 2-2 draw on July 2.

Setting sights on DC, Marfan named ROW, more news

Sheanon stops the United

Setting sights on DC. Power rankings roundup. Marfan named SBI/Fox Soccer Rookie of the Week. Adu pods and the Sheanomenon chats. More news.

Union academy affiliates evaluations are in

US Soccer Development Academy evaluations

US Soccer has released its evaluation of its 2010-2011 Development Academy members, three of which – FC Delco, PA Classics and Players Development Academy -are part of the Philadelphia Union’s Youth Development Affiliate program. Here’s how they did.

Williams clear from concussion, questionable for DC United game

The Sheanomenon. (Photo: Earl Gardner)

Update on Sheanon Williams’ injury status.

Daniel can’t catch a break, optimism, a header, more news

Keon Daniel

T & T federation reports Keon Daniel suspected of contracting dengue fever. Dellacamera says KC draw reason for optimism. How Union academy teams fared over the weekend. Solo and Morgan get ESPN spot. The longest header ever scored, more news

We need you, Danny, oh yes we do

We need you Danny

Danny Mwanga hasn’t scored in three months. With Le Toux proof that a goalless slump can be decisively put to rest, and the Union’s playoff hopes on the line, it is time for Mwanga to find his voice.

Houston Dynamo v Philadelphia Union

MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal, Second Leg (ESPN2)