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Taking a backseat: MLS continues play while stars are away

by Earl Reed × on June 4, 2014 at 1:31 pm × 0 comments

MLS loses many of its stars during the World Cup. Here’s why the break should be even longer.

Recap: Greece 0-0 Nigeria

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 4, 2014 at 11:32 am × 4 comments

Tuesday’s international friendly at PPL Park featured lots of end-to-end play but no goals. Includes video of postgame wrap with Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Hope springs eternal

by Staci Klemmer × on June 4, 2014 at 11:20 am × 5 comments

Ever the optimist, Staci Klemmer is holding out that someday the team she’s rooting for — her kids’ teams, the Union — will win something big.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Mexico

by Jeremy Lane × on June 4, 2014 at 11:05 am × 7 comments

No, this is not a misprint. If you’re looking for a second team to support at this summer’s World Cup, look no further than our neighbors to the south. PSP’s World Cup series continues.

Daily news roundups

Union to face NYRB or Cosmos with USOC win, McLaughlin on TOW, sex OK for USA at WC, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 4, 2014 at 10:52 am × 10 comments

If the Union get past Harrisburg, they host either Red Bulls or Cosmos in US Open Cup fifth round. McLaughlin named to USL PRO TOW. Sex OK for USA at WC. Clinton freaked out when US didn’t win 2022 WC bid. More news.

Tactics Talk

Tactics talk: Focus on the failures for a brighter future

by Adam Cann × on June 3, 2014 at 12:20 pm × 23 comments

There are lessons to be learned from the Union’s trip west. Will the coaching staff let failure be their teacher, or will the win at Chivas trick them into staying the course? Adam Cann dives in with a tactical review on the Union.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union top Chivas, World Cup warmups

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 3, 2014 at 12:00 pm × 3 comments

Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald joins Greg and Eli to talk about the Union’s win over Chivas USA and the US national team after Sunday’s win over Turkey.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Italy

by Scott Pugh × on June 3, 2014 at 11:20 am × 5 comments

Wait. You want us to root for Italy? Those cheaters? Oh yes, Scott Pugh does, and he makes a great case for it in PSP’s ongoing World Cup series focusing on teams you should cheer for after the United States.