Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category

Seeing red over not seeing yellow and green

Brion Shreffler examines the issue of dubious censorship undertaken by staff members at The Linc for last Wednesday’s Union v Man United match. At issue is the refusal to admit anyone displaying signs of protest against United’s current ownership.

July 26, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured 11 Comments

The devil and the Union-Man U divide

Brion sounds off on the devil, the Union, Manchester United, and the difference between them and their young stars, with a good dose of beer thrown in.

July 23, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Union 8 Comments

When tempers flare at PPL Park

It was hot inside PPL Park during the Union’s victory over Toronto on Saturday. Things got hotter in the stands after Toronto equalized in the 81st minute. Matters came to a boil in the exit tunnel of one section after the game.

July 19, 2010 Fan Culture, Featured, Union 15 Comments

Celtic meet and greet Tuesday at Fado

Friends (l-r) Stanislaw Guzikowski, Gary "Swing" McDonald, Joe Falloon, and John MaCrae pose with an unamed Celtic fan who disappeared into the lost canyons of the night.

Celtic fans turned out at Fado on Tuesday night to greet players and coaches from the famed Scottish team, which is in town to face Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.

July 14, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured 1 Comment

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.

July 9, 2010 Africa, Culture, FIFA, Fan Culture, Featured, International, U.S. National Teams, USWNT, World Cup - International, World Cup -- U.S. 0 Comments

The Human Perspective at the World Cup

South African writer Ivan Vladislavic talks with PSP about the ground level impact of the World Cup on the country’s people and how building soccer stadiums may or may not impact the lives of South Africans, with a few parallels to Philadelphia Union’s new digs in Chester.

July 9, 2010 Africa, Culture, Featured, World Cup - International 0 Comments

Who are ya?

Who are ya?

A sellout crowd at PPL Park, and PSP talks to fans at the stadium.

June 29, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured, Union 1 Comment

PSP’s bootleg guide to watching soccer online

For those stuck at work and unable to watch the U.S.-Slovenia game, here’s PSP’s super-secret guide to watching soccer online in all the places you’re not supposed to know about.

June 18, 2010 Soccer on TV 0 Comments

The ultimate guide to Philly soccer pubs

Our list is chock full of places to cheer on Les Bleus.

Not sure where to watch the World Cup in Philadelphia? We run down the best soccer pubs around the area, from Fado and Tir Na Nog to the 700 and Dark Horse. This isn’t just a list either. We review each one and, most importantly, let you know the drink specials!

June 12, 2010 Culture, Fan Culture, Featured, Local, Soccer on TV 2 Comments

Who Are Ya? (World Cup Sendoff Edition)

Who Are Ya talks to USA fans after the US defeat of Turkey on Saturday

June 3, 2010 Fan Culture, Local, World Cup - International, World Cup -- U.S. 0 Comments
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