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MLS-USL deal is huge for American pro soccer
Featured / MLS

MLS-USL deal is huge for American pro soccer

The proposed MLS-USL partnership is a big deal, and not just because Philadelphia Union and the Harrisburg City Islanders pioneered it. It could be one of the most significant developments ever in American professional soccer. PSP explains.

Orlando and MLS see their future in Chester
Featured / Local / Union

Orlando and MLS see their future in Chester

Orlando’s mayor will visit PPL Park this weekend as her city considers building a soccer-specific stadium for a prospective MLS club. She’ll get a complex view in Philadelphia, and if MLS officials are smart, they’ll look at the complex view cities like Orlando offer.

Before Hoppenot, there was Fidelia
Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Before Hoppenot, there was Fidelia

A supplemental draft pick from New Jersey whose first language is French lighting up games as a super sub—sound familiar? Meet Pat Fidelia of the NASL’s Philadelphia Fury.

A rule-breaker, autocrat, or something else?
Featured / Union

A rule-breaker, autocrat, or something else?

Did Peter Nowak break MLS rules by not reporting Danny Califf’s “injury” to the league office? Or was it something else? PSP explores.

Meet the new U… same as the old U?
Featured / Union

Meet the new U… same as the old U?

The Union’s stats against Portland look mighty similar to their stats against Houston in 2011′s opening match. A year ago, they were defending a lead the whole game. What does that say about their performance last Monday?

Analysis & player ratings: Timbers 3-1 Union
Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis & player ratings: Timbers 3-1 Union

Not much went right on Monday night for the Union in their 3-1 opening day loss in Portland. PSP offers analysis and player ratings on what was good, bad and simply not yet worked out from the season opener.

Califf: “They brought all the horses”, Olympic call-ups, more quotes & news
Daily news roundups / Featured

Califf: “They brought all the horses”, Olympic call-ups, more quotes & news

Quotes and reactions following the Union’s 3-1 loss to Portland.

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Portland Timbers
Featured / Match reports / Union

Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Portland Timbers

The Union limped out of the gates in 2012, falling in a 3-1 defeat against the Portland Timbers.