Archive for December, 2013

Annual Awards

PSP’s Men’s Player of the Year: Amobi Okugo

When it comes to Amobi Okugo, the defensive midfielder vs. central defender debate will surely continue, but he’s an excellent central defender right now and PSP’s pick for Player of the Year.

US Soccer History

While you weren’t watching: The US Best XI you didn’t get to see

Did you know the U.S. national team played games before 1990? The USSF apparently didn’t, given its recent 100th Anniversary Best XI selections. Steve Holroyd investigates.

Daily news roundups

Farfan says Cruz Azul move in the works for 2-3 weeks, more news

Transcript of Michael Farfan’s comments at Cruz Azul press conference. Support the Jessie Miele Fund. USMNT All-time Best XI announced. More news.

Union

Michael Farfan dealt to Cruz Azul

Yep, both Farfans are gone. Cruz Azul announced their acquisition of Michael Farfan on Saturday and introduced him to Mexican media.

Annual Awards

PSP’s Women’s Player of the Year: Sinead Farrelly

Haverford native Sinead Farrelly was an integral part of one of the best midfields in NWSL’s inaugural season before finishing the year in Europe.

Daily news roundups

Cruz Azul targeting Marfan? MacMath, Okugo, Williams named to SBI MLS U-23 Best XI, more

Liga MX side Cruz Azul’s website lists Michael Farfan as a transfer target. Union defense getting props. Latest MLS player movement news. More. Updated with photos and video of Farfan being unveiled by Cruz Azul.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Dec. 20-26

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio, including all of the Boxing Day fixtures.

Annual Awards

PSP Amateur Player of the Year: Zack Steffen

In a year with many deserving candidates, Downingtown, Pa. native Zach Steffen is PSP’s Amateur Player of the Year.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Amateur Peabody side beats Wissinoming pros in Challenge Cup replay

One hundred years ago in Philly soccer history, amateur side Peabody defeated pro side Wissinoming to advance to the next round of the National Challenge Cup.

Daily news roundups

Vart on Union options, agent “101%” certain Valdes won’t play in 2014 MLS season first half, Williams No. 1 RB

Vartughian says Union looking for options in and out of MLS. Valdes’ agent on his current status. Williams ranked No. 1 MLS right back by Soccer America. More news.