Archive for April, 2010

Featured / Union

Robert Pires in talks with Union

Former Arsenal star Robert Pires has been in contact with Philadelphia Union, Union manager Peter Nowak confirmed Wednesday. The winger/attacking midfielder could sign with the Union this summer after his contract runs out with Villareal.

Daily news roundups

We’ve got a pitch!

Seitz looks for the positive, LeBlanc training with Canada, the USMNT to train in Princeton, what style of soccer should the MLS embrace, the importance of soccer video games in attracting new fans, Forbes looks at the biggest earners in the game, summer international friendlies, Comcast still sucks, and more morning news.

England

Unfathomable irony: EPL spoilers?

The sky’s the limit for Wigan and how Chelsea can once again come up miserably short.

Featured / Union

Where does Philly fit in the world of soccer?

Every soccer-playing nation has its style, and some could say that even regions have their own style. So what does Philadelphia soccer look like? New contributor Conor O’Grady ponders.

Daily news roundups

In Seitz he trusts

Nowak trusts Seitz, some Red Bulls news, Bocanegra and Onyewu on the mend, soccer sex scandal in France, and more morning news.

England / English Premier League / Europe

Full Credit to Classy Portsmouth

Already relegated Portsmouth continue to put in decent performances and can not be counted out in the FA Cup Final.

Featured / USMNT / World Cup

Edson Buddle is starting to live up to his namesake

Edson Buddle is showing great form that is putting him on the US National Team radar.

Casa Soccer League / Local / Local Leagues

Casa round-up: week 4

Spruce scores, Sporting defends, and Gritter gets his third of the year while Arrington scores four in one game. CASA round up Week 4!

Daily news roundups

Grass planted at PPL Park, other news

Grass on the field in Chester, Juventus on the field in New Jersey, and Champions League on the field in Milan. Read about it in today’s news round-up.

Independence / Indy match reports

Independence earn draw, first goal

The Philadelphia Independence played to a draw in their second match but netted their first goal, courtesy of Allison Falk.