Archive for the ‘World Cup’ Category
US defeats Brazil on PKs: Emotional analysis
Abby Wambach scored in extra time of overtime (!) to tie Brazil, and Hope Solo made a huge save to send the United States to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup. It was dramatic and special. It was simply indescribable.
In the books: The Ten Shirt
The PSP reviews “The Ten Shirt,” a novel that imagines an alternate reality in which the US is in the 1982 World Cup final.
Notes from Philly’s official World Cup bid viewing party
PSP was at Tir na nOg to see a vast outpouring of soccer support turn into dejection, disbelief and then … the realization that we don’t need the damn World Cup anyway.
2018 and 2022 WC hosts announced; US loses
Russia to host the 2018 World Cup, Qatar the 2022 World Cup.
Free Bob Bradley, too…
It is time to part ways with Bob Bradley, it is best for the US and it is best for the coach. His next step? England? Europe? He has the ability, will he get a shot?
My South Africa story
PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.
KYW podcast: Looking back & ahead for USMNT
KYW editor Greg Orlandini and PSP editor Dan Walsh break down the crushing loss that ended a dramatic World Cup run for the U.S. and look ahead to what comes next for Bob Bradley and the national team.
USA v. Ghana Preview
We look at the match up between the USA and Ghana. The Ghanians look tough, but beatable.
Latest World Cup podcast: US wins, advances
KYW editor Greg Orlandini and PSP editor Dan Walsh break down the dramatic US victory over Algeria that put the team on top of Group C, look ahead to the match against Ghana in the Round of 16, and evaluate the rest of the World Cup in their latest soccer podcast, recorded Wednesday.
Altidore to Dempsey… saved! DONOVAN!!!
The Americans needed all 90 minutes and then some to knock off Algeria and secure a spot in the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup. They also needed their best player to come through on the biggest stage.
USA v. Algeria preview
We look at who will most likely start in Wednesday’s USA v Algeria match, consider the US chances, and how the game might play out.
Latest World Cup podcast, post U.S.-Slovenia
KYW editor Greg Orlandini and PSP editor Dan Walsh break down the big U.S.-Slovenia match, look ahead to the Algeria game, and evaluate the rest of the World Cup in their latest soccer podcast, recorded Saturday.
USA v. Slovenia: some more thoughts
A closer look at what happened during the USA v. Slovenia game and some thoughts on where the team is.
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The Great Pickup Game List
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Droughts & finishing
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Reading & Harrisburg in USOC, Union news & more
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Match report: Philly Fever 2-2 NE Mutiny
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Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 FC Dallas
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