Archive for August, 2010

Daily news roundups

Anelka laughs off ban and more news

Anelka laughs off ban from “clowns” at FFF, vote Mwanga for goal of the week, Septa not so bad, Sanderson quits England, Rodriguez player of the week and DiMartino is too, plus more morning news

USMNT / World / Youth Soccer Development

US Soccer story lines

A look at the progress of soccer in the US and the development of youth players.

England / English Premier League / Manchester United

Manchester United puts frustrations aside to punish Newcastle

A breakdown of Manchester United’s game against Newcastle.

Daily news roundups

Mwanga needs five, Nicol thinks 3 is too many

Mwanga aiming for rookie scoring record, San Jose makes big moves before the deadline, Vladimir Putin has a horse, wants World Cup.

Featured / Photo essays / Union

Union v Rapids in pictures

PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz was at Saturday’s draw with Colorado. Was Le Toux fouled in the closing moments of the match? He has the pictures to prove it!

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Lohman’s late goal beats Atlanta in comeback win

Two DiMartino goals, two Rodriguez assists and Lohman’s game winner tops Atlanta to keep the Independence firmly in second place.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Same old story: Union tie Rapids

Danny Mwanga and Sebastian Le Toux continued their strong play, but for all their sustained possession and pressure the Philadelphia Union made the same mistakes that have plagued them all season.

Union

Union host Chivas Guadalajara Sept. 1 at PPL

Chivas Guadalajara comes to PPL to wrap up the Union’s international friendly season.

England / English Premier League / Europe

Watch real football, pt. 3

Chelsea v West Brom – 12:30pm Saturday, FSC

Featured / MLS / Union / US

How to fix a broken Union

Shape, width, personnel, possession, salaries: PSP’s Ryan Pine on the state of the Union and his plan for how to fix it.