Annual Awards

Annual Awards / Philadelphia Unity Cup

PSP Executive of the Year: Bill Salvatore

For his role in putting together one of the best statements about the identity of Philadelphia and America, in the form of the Philadelphia Unity Cup, Bill Salvatore deserves our thanks and recognition.

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PSP’s Best of 2016

A remarkable rookie, a human highlight reel for a goalkeeper, and an amateur team that kept on winning. Here it is: The best of Philadelphia soccer in 2016.

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PSP’s best of 2015

It was a rough year for Philadelphia soccer fans. But there were some bright lights too. PSP runs down the best that was in the year that was.

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The best of 2014

PSP hands out its annual awards for 2014, all in one shot. Player of the year, coach of the year, team of the year (they’re from the high school ranks), and all the other random stuff we can come up with.

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PSP’s Best of 2013

Here is the best of 2013, as determined by some of the PSP crew. Everything from best local team and best goal of the year to the worst hair and biggest controversy of the year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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PSP Coach of the Year: Tim Oswald

It’s one thing to take one team to the final four. Tim Oswald did it with two teams in the same year, and that’s why he’s PSP’s Coach of the Year.

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PSP’s Best of 2012 Awards

Here is the Best of 2012, as voted by the PSP crew.