Archive for February, 2013

Daily news roundups / Featured

News & previews as US opens Hex in Honduras, Centennial kit leaked, Captain Carroll, more

News, quotes and previews as the US prepares to take on Honduras in WC qualifier. US Centennial kit leaked. Carroll on being captain. Racist remarks from AC Milan VP. More news.

Featured / USMNT

Preview: Honduras v USA

With most of the US roster for the first qualifier of the Hex flying in from overseas after the disappointing draw with Canada, a win would be wonderful, but getting a point should be seen as a victory.

Fan Culture / Featured

The other supporters group: Bearfight Brigade

PSP talks to two of Bearfight Brigade’s founders, Jeremy Sharpe and Justin Lee. The name may come from a drinking game but they’re as serious about creating unity among supporters and engaging in charitable efforts as they are about having a good time.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups / Featured

Union cut six, Hookahgate, USA in Honduras, more news

Union cut three trialists and three Supplemental draft picks. Who cares if Adu hookahs? USA in Honduras news. Report says Liverpool CL game was fixed. FIFA wants offside rule clarified. More news.

Featured / US Soccer History

Looking for a golden age: A statistical analysis of US pro soccer leagues

The ASL in the 1920s has been called the “golden age” of American soccer. Some older fans argue that the NASL was “better” than MLS. Steve Holroyd looks at what the numbers say.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Off to Florida, Adu rumors, USMNT roster released, massive match-fixing scandal, more

The Union are headed to Orlando. Adu to TFC rumor. USMNT roster for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier released. Investigation reveals massive match fixing scandal involving 425 people and 680 games. More news.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Big interleague match, Bethlehem continues to dominate

100 years ago this week, the best of Philadelphia’s American League faced the best of the professional Pennsylvania League in an exhibition game. Meanwhile, Bethlehem continued its domination of the Allied American league.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Where Le Toux wants to play, all those transfers, match-fixing in Canada, more

Le Toux on where he sees himself in the Union formation. Lots of players in camp equals lots of GKs. Has MLS arrived as a feeder league? More on USA v Canada. Match-fixing in Canada.

Featured

Footy on the Telly, Feb. 1-Feb. 7

The week’s live soccer listings on TV and online.