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Chick-fil-A-gate: Just sayin’…

by Conor O'Grady × on March 7, 2013 at 12:00 pm × 148 comments

Conor O’Grady weighs in on the Union’s gay chicken problem. Oh, how we’ve missed Conor here at PSP.

Playing on hallowed ground: Connecting the Union and Bethlehem Steel

by Chris Luczkowiak × on March 7, 2013 at 11:41 am × 13 comments

The Union honored the region’s soccer history with a Bethlehem Steel-inspired third kit. PSP’s resident Lehigh Valley voice, Chris Luczkowiak, explains how the club could further those connections by playing a US Open Cup match at Bethlehem’s Steel Field.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Lineup changes expected, City Islanders eye new stadium, USWNT tops Iceland, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 7, 2013 at 9:31 am × 9 comments

Hackworth says to expect new lineup against Colorado, not sure if Conor Casey will start. City Islanders want new stadium in next two years. Reading United set amateur team record fifth consecutive berth in USOC. More.

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Union, Harrisburg City Islanders expand partnership

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 6, 2013 at 2:42 pm × 1 comment

Partnership will allow Union players to train and play with City Islanders “for an extended period of time, possibly the entire length of the USL campaign.”

Fans' View / Featured

Fans’ View: C’mon you Boys in Blue (or black — your call, really)

by Chris Rudderow × on March 6, 2013 at 11:45 am × 5 comments

One Union fan traces out his excited lead-up to opening day, laying out the good, the bad, and … the familiar.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: First loss of season for Bethlehem & Boys Club, ref attacked

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 6, 2013 at 11:20 am × 2 comments

One hundred years ago in Philadelphia soccer history, Bethlehem FC and Kensington Boys’ Club suffered their first losses of the 1912-13 season. Two Philadelphia Challenge Cup replays also took place, one ending with the referee being attacked by the crowd.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union start USOC play on May 28, moving on from KC, Hoffman happy, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 6, 2013 at 10:44 am × 9 comments

Union begin US Open Cup play on May 28th. U looks to learn from mistakes against KC as they prepare for Rapids. Chandler happy in LA. USWNT begin Algarve Cup play. New Fox channel. Lesbians banned from Nigerian football, more.