Contributors

Are you interested in becoming a contributor to the Philly Soccer Page? We’re always looking for good people. For a list of what we’re looking for, click here. You too can join this ungainly crew of soccer rejects that produces the Philly Soccer Page.

Dan is an award-winning writer and reporter with nearly 15 years of experience in daily newspapers, magazines and radio. He got hooked on soccer while reporting on MLS expansion in Philly and playing the game in Brazil, so he dreamed up the Philly Soccer Page as a little side hobby. You can contact him at dwalsh@phillysoccerpage.com or check out his web page.

Ed thought he was a mediocre midfielder in high school. He realizes now that he had absolutely no idea what he was doing. He has a day job in publishing and also works at the 700, a bar in Northern Liberties where he hosts Footy on the Telly. In 2007 he organized an indoor soccer pickup game on Tuesday nights at the Northern Liberties Rec Center that continues to thrive. In his spare time he writes the weekly 700 FC  newsletter and is doing research for and writing a book about the history of soccer in Philadelphia. You can reach him at efarnsworth@phillysoccerpage.com.

Alfredo Silva is a creative director from Philadelphia. He runs and operates Fredo’s Fridays design blog and is lead creative behind Nulinegraphics.com. He designs the graphics, posters and image downloads found at the Philly Soccer Page.

Mike had the misfortune of becoming a Reading fan right before they began their trip down from the Premier League. We have the good fortune that he shares his experiences with his team here on the Philly Soccer Page. He works in nonprofit finance and is one of the people responsible for keeping this place afloat.

Adam is a former Haverford College soccer player who works in publishing and dreamed up the Wonderland feature, just about the coolest thing ever.

Andrew has lived in too many countries to count and played too many sports to remember. He served in the Peace Corp in Bulgaria before getting a real job as a lawyer.

Tim is from Harrisburg, Pa., and loves the City Islanders. He works in university student affairs and is headed for graduate school. Tim is considering a foray into coaching youth soccer, loves to highlight the passion of players and fans, and tries to see the humor in everything. He’s also one of the infamous Sons of Ben.

Ryan spends entirely too much time thinking about soccer, as he puts it. He’s a soccer coach for one of the best high school programs in New Jersey and knows a thing or two about the game.

  • Daniel Gajdamowicz

Daniel is freelance photographer based in Philadelphia. He played college and minor league soccer back in Europe. His photos have been published by Reuters, and he runs Daniel Studio photography. 

  • Paul Rudderow

Paul has recently gotten back into photography after buying a digital camera a couple of years ago.  Since then he has been practicing taking sports pictures of his three kids.  Paul has almost 40 years experience in playing and coaching soccer which helps him anticipate where the action is heading.

Brion is a freelance writer who recently completed his first novel. Now that he’s wrecked his knee on the soccer field, he’s spending his recovery period watching soccer and writing about it for the Philly Soccer Page.

  • Nicolae Stoian

Nicolae is a photographer based in Philadelphia who grew up in Romania, where he supported Dinamo Bucharest. He is a graduate of the National Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Bucharest where he received certification in sports media. In 2008 he attended a master class in photojournalism in Cambodia run by Gary Knight.