Archive for September, 2010

Africa / Soccer Books / World

Book Review: Africa United

Brion Shreffler reviews Steve Bloomfield’s expose on the entwining nature of politics and soccer in Africa, Africa United. It’s the thrill of the most stunning match reports and team history’s you’ve ever read mixed with a judicious dissection of local politics – an adventure that changes reader and author alike.

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Daily news roundups

Union wins $50k for Chester & more news

Union wins $50k grant for Chester kids, Le Toux and Mwanga and chemistry, local college and high school news, USMNT to play in Mandela Challenge Cup, USWNT keeper Solo out 5-6 months, Howard nude and more morning news.

US / USMNT

US National team quick hits

Some interesting tidbits about the US National Team from the last week.

Daily news roundups

Nowak talks fundamentals, Klinsmann talks USMNT

Nowak’s great interview, Klinsmann’s revealing interview, and does the structure of your season schedule matter?

Featured / Photo essays / World

PSP at the Homeless World Cup

The 2010 Homeless World Cup kicked off over the weekend in Rio De Janeiro and the PSP’s Nicolae Stoian is there. Here’s a photo essay of the action so far.

Independence / Photo essays

Philadelphia Independence vs. Washington Freedom in photos

PSP has photos from Sunday’s big playoff win by the Independence.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Independence trumps Freedom

Amy Rodriguez scored in the 120th minute to put Philadelphia in Thursday’s WPS Super Semifinal against Boston.

Local Leagues / United Soccer League

United Soccer League Results – 9/19/2010

Scores from the Philadelphia-area United Soccer League’s weekend games.

Culture / Fan Culture / Featured

The interview: Pelada star Gwendolyn Oxenham

The PSP talks with Gwendolyn Oxenham who, along with co-star Luke Boughen, toured the world in search of pickup soccer games for the documentary film, Pelada. The film is showing at International House in Philly on Sunday at 7pm.