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Le Toux, MLS All-Stars Stymied As Man U Rolls 5-2

Brion Shreffler looks at Le Toux’s involvement while recapping a one-sided affair between the MLS All-Stars and Manchester United.

July 29, 2010 MLS, Union 0 Comments

Great Philly teams: United German Hungarians

Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.

July 29, 2010 Featured, Local, Philadelphia Soccer History, U.S. Amateur Cup 1 Comment

Here’s what matters in MLS

The 4-1 demolition of MLS’s best team by a second division club is inexcusable. MLS must take CONCACAF Champions League more seriously. Here’s why.

July 28, 2010 Featured, International, Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 3 Comments

Union look on to New England

Philadelphia Union could jump into fourth place with a win this weekend against New England. Here’s a quick look ahead from new PSP contributor Chris Wetherson.

July 26, 2010 MLS, Union 0 Comments

Isles out of Open Cup, Ready for Battery, Union

The City Islanders look forward to a league match against Charleston Battery and a friendly with the Union after being knocked out of the US Open Cup.

July 23, 2010 Harrisburg City Islanders, Local, U.S. Open Cup, USL 0 Comments

Free Landon Donovan!

We knew in December that MLS had to let Landon Donovan go abroad, and it’s only clearer now. It’s best for him, MLS and American soccer as a whole. Here’s why.

July 20, 2010 England, International, Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS 1 Comment

A Call for Reinforcements

With the opening of the month-long mid-season transfer window on July 15th, we take a look at what issues the Union need to address and suggest some possible signings.

July 14, 2010 Featured, MLS, U.S. Leagues, Union 6 Comments

Streaking Islanders

The City Islanders have seen an end to the run of bad luck that marked the beginning of the season and currently sit in fourth place in the league. The sole remaining USL team in the US Open Cup, they recently dispatched New York Red Bulls in extra time and will face DC United on July 21st. On July 27th they host the Union in a friendly. Here’s a look at their recent form with an eye on some players to watch.

July 12, 2010 Featured, Harrisburg City Islanders, Local, U.S. Open Cup, USL 0 Comments

A few things that could be improved at PPL Park

The first game at PPL Park was awesome. But I would make these small changes to make the 2nd game even better…

July 8, 2010 Featured, MLS, Union 8 Comments

Union draw Chivas, Califf wants more

The Union got a much needed point on the road against Chivas. But the promise of their strong start in the match was not matched by a strong finish and Captain Califf says a point on the road is not enough.

July 5, 2010 Featured, MLS, Union 0 Comments