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Prelude to the US at the first World Cup

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 12, 2014 at 10:45 am × 2 comments

Our series on the history of the US at the World Cup begins with how the first World Cup came to be in 1930 and a look at the US national team’s international play before then.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Antoine Hoppenot

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 12, 2014 at 10:35 am × 0 comments

Antoine Hoppenot joins Greg and Eli to talk about the draw in Portland and Saturday’s home opener against New England.

Daily news roundups

Cheesesteaks, sweepstakes, replacement refs for week 2, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 12, 2014 at 10:22 am × 18 comments

Union players behind the counter at Jim’s Steaks. Replacement refs again as negotiations canceled. USWNT saves face in Algarve Cup. More news.

Analysis / Featured / Union

But will they be fun to watch?

by Dan Walsh × on March 11, 2014 at 11:05 am × 44 comments

Going into the start of the 2014 season, many wondered if the Union would be fun to watch. On Saturday, the Union gave their answer.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Cristian Maidana

by Jeremy Lane × on March 11, 2014 at 10:56 am × 6 comments

Maidana’s performance on Saturday laid down a marker for what the 2014 Union is offensively capable of.

Daily news roundups

Maidana feels good, Edu on MLS TOW, power rankings, mascot talk, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 11, 2014 at 10:39 am × 13 comments

Maidana feels good. Edu named to first MLS Team of the Week of new season. Sakiewicz on possible Union mascot. Power rankings and Castrol Index. More news.

Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 Timbers

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on March 10, 2014 at 11:11 am × 98 comments

Barring the final moments of the match, there was a ton to like about the Union’s first performance of 2014. PSP looks at the individual and collective play from the season opener.