Archive for March, 2010

Union

Union players’ jersey numbers available

The Union went through the preseason without numbers, but now we finally have a list of who’s wearing what number. Check it out.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Union vs. Sounders preview

Starting lineups, breaking down the on-field matchups, injury & suspension info, & way too much information in advance of the decade’s biggest Philadelphia soccer event so far.

Philly Soccer Page Info

Are you going to Seattle?

Are you going to Seattle for the Union’s first match? If so, let us  know. We’d love to hear from you and offer a medium here on the PSP for you to share with other Union fans about your experience, whether via photos, video, written posts or something else. Hit […]

Daily news roundups

Season opener previews and other morning news

A pre-game preview, Veit on who the Union want to be, Nowak on building the team, what Seattle thinks, Garber on what the league needs, Charlie Davies running and stretching, and more news from across the web.

Fan Culture / Local

Philadelphia Union viewing party on Thursday at the 700

The Philly Soccer Page is having a viewing party for the Union’s debut against the Sounders on Thursday night. It’s at the 700 in Northern Liberties and you’re invited!

CBA Negotiations / Featured / MLS

MLS announces details of new CBA

MLS finally announces the nitty gritty of the new CBAm including league-wide increases in salary, increases in the minimum player salary, a new “re-entry draft,” quality of life improvements and the establishment of a group to study the reintroduction a MLS Reserve Division.

Featured / Union

Philadelphia Union 2010 season preview

A strong defense, question marks on the attack, and more youth than anyone else in Major League Soccer. This is your Philadelphia Union. The PSP takes a closer look in our season preview.

Featured / USMNT / World / World Cup

US National Team overcomes major injuries

Clint Dempsey has recovered enough from his knee injury to make second half appearances for Fulham. The cherry on top is that he made an unbelievable chip shot against Juventus to send Fulham through to the Europa League quarterfinals.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union hire stadium manager, other morning news

PPL Park gets a stadium manager, the Union still have open roster spots, a top MLS goalkeeper suddenly becomes available, and other soccer news of the day.

Featured / Union

The Union — a preseason review

The PSP reviews the team’s pre-season and takes a look at what the Seattle Sounders have been doing in their pre-season, in advance of Thursday’s opening match. We also gather together the recent bumper crop of interviews with Union players and staff.