Archive for November, 2013

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: New league planned, another announced, cup play, and league results

One hundred years ago this week in Philadelphia soccer, a new Delco league was announced and a “monster” amateur league was planned.

Season Reviews

Season review: Michael Farfan

Where has the dynamic winger gone? And who is this passive central midfielder wearing his number? Michael Farfan’s frustrating year leaves a lot of open questions going into the offseason.

Daily news roundups

Locals bow out of NCAA tournament, MLS playoffs resume, more news

Drexel, Delaware and Penn knocked out of NCAA tournament. MLS playoffs return – remember them? European parliament calls on FIFA bring pressure on Qatar to improve working conditions. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Nov. 22-Nov. 28

Derbies, MLS conference finals second legs, Champions League, Europa League and more in your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, on line, and on satellite radio.

Season Reviews

Season Review: Keon Daniel

Registering just one assist in 2013, the Union just did not get enough out of the central midfielder. Can Keon rebound in 2014?

Fans' View

Fans’ View: The future’s so bright

Union fan John Ling says the team’s attention to its youngest supporters bodes well for the future.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Casey for MLS Comeback Player of the Year, Forbes values Union valued at $90m, local NCAA action begins

Casey finalists for MLS Comeback Player of the Year. Forbes estimates Union’s value at $90 million, 11th highest in the league. Drexel, Delaware, Penn and Penn State begin NCAA tournament play tonight. More.

MLS

Orlando City, Chivas USA, and 3 conferences

Could MLS move to a three-conference setup now that Orlando’s 2015 entry will put the league at 21 teams? Earl Gardner thinks so, and he lays out how.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Season Reviews

Season review: Antoine Hoppenot

With nearly identical numbers in 2013 as he had in 2012, Antoine Hoppenot was consistently the first Union player off the bench. Possessing a rare combination of athletic skills, is he in danger of becoming a one-trick pony?

Photo essays

In pictures: Union Rewards Top 100 Seats pickup match at PPL Park

Barb Colligon with a look at the season ticket holders Union Rewards pickup match at PPL Park.