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USMNT

Recap and reaction: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3–4 USMNT

Down 2-0 at the half, the US roared back for a 4-3 win in Sarajevo powered by a Jozy Altidore hat trick.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays

Building Bridges 3v3 charity tournament in pictures

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday’s Building Bridges charity tournament in support of the Camden Youth Soccer Club and the Kensington Soccer Club.

Fan Culture / Soccer on TV

What’s with this soccer talk explosion on television?

Fans in the US have new TV options when it comes to watching and following the soccer. Will these new options help MLS?

The 1973 Philadelphia Atoms
Philadelphia Soccer History

The Philadelphia Experiment takes off

The Atoms opened their inaugural season in relative anonymity. Along the way to the NASL championship, they showed American fans will pay to watch Americans play soccer.

Daily news roundups

Weekly honors, Union U-18 coach on new academy, USA friendly, more

Casey, Le Toux, and WIlliams earn multiple weekly honors. Union U-18 coach Peter Fuller on the new academy program. USA takes on Bosnia-Herzegovina today. More news.

Union

How Seba got his groove back

Outsiders think Sebastien Le Toux has reinvented himself as a midfielder. He hasn’t. But what he has done on the field this season is even more remarkable. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains. Also, some miscellaneous Union notes.

Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Herzog scores, Schuler out at Hammarby, Allen headed to DC?

Corey Hertzog scores in first loan appearance for FC Edmonton. Billy Schuler on the outs at Hammarby. Is RJ Allen on his way from Denmark to DC?

USMNT

Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina v USMNT

With a roster heavy on European-based players who are still in preseason form, and four players receiving their first senior USMNT call-up, don’t expect the fireworks we’ve grown accustomed to during the Gold Cup.

Daily news roundups

Slump avoidance and more Union news, Dempsey on his return, USMNT roster, more news

Is the key to the Union’s success their ability to avoid slumps? Three from PDA selected for Brandenton. Dempsey on his return. Where will players for MLS expansion teams come from? USMNT roster notes. More news.

Player ratings

Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-0 DC United

Conor Casey led the way, but the Union took a while to assert their dominance over a weakened DC United side.