Archive for the ‘U.S.’ Category
Nakazawa & 2nd-rounder to LA for international slot
UPDATED: Philadelphia Union trades Kyle Nakazawa and a second round pick to Los Angeles for an international player roster slot.
WPS: Coming and going
Dan Borislow bears some responsibility for the leagues troubles, but the blame is not his alone.
WPS cancels 2012 season
Citing financial strain resulting from the legal battles with Dan Borislow over his Florida-based franchise, the league announced today it has canceled the 2012 season. UPDATED
US Women down Canada 4-0
Alex Morgan led the USWNT with two goals and two assists as they defeated host nation Canada in the final match of CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying.
US Women Qualify for Olympics
The USWNT reached the London Olympics with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica on Friday night. We’ve got a full match report.
USA 1 – 0 Panama: Analysis & player ratings
Perhaps the best name for this match is, “The Stinker in Panama City.” The PSP analyses one hell of an ugly soccer game.
USA 4 – 0 Mexico: Thoughts on a demolition
The US were in top form against Mexico in securing the top seed in their qualifying group last night in Vancouver. The PSP looks at the standout players, the tactics and what the win means for the US going forward.
Why aren’t you excited about the All-Star game?
PPL Park will host the MLS All-Star game on July 25, but outside the pomp-and-circumstance announcement Tuesday, there seems to be little excitement about it. Why? PSP asks.
US Women knock off Mexico
The US Women knocked off Mexico 4-0 behind a Carli Lloyd hat trick and a goal from Heather O’Reilly. They face Costa Rica with a chance to qualify for the London Olympics on Friday.
USWNT rout Dominican Republican 14-0, A-Rod has 5
The USWNT handily defeated the Dominican Republic in their first match of Olympic qualifying, scoring an outstanding 14 goals. Philadelphia Independence player Amy Rodriguez had 5 second half goals to lead the team.
Vejlko Paunovic announces retirement
The Union’s 34-year-old Serbian striker Veljko Paunovic has announced his retirement from professional soccer.
Union decline options on Houapeu, Langley, Richter and Tait
The Union release four players, freeing up two international spots. Richter and Houapeu on list of trialists at DC United.
10 Union questions for 2012 – Part II
In this second of two installments, the PSP asks and answers questions about the Union’s goalkeeping situation, breakout stars and conference rivals.
10 questions for the 2012 Union: Part I
In this first of two installments, the PSP asks and answers questions about the Union’s roster, formation and depth for the upcoming season.
Union SuperDraft: 13-Hoffman, 32-Jordan, 35-Gaddis
With their first pick, the Union selected UCLA forward Chandler Hoffman.
Complete SuperDraft 2012 coverage
Pre-draft coverage and the picks in the MLS SuperDraft as they happen.







