Archive for May, 2011

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ruiz options: young attackers, this retired old guy

Carlos Ruiz says there are many options while he’s away for the Gold Cup on the Union squad. Apparently the options include a 33-year-old who’s been retired for two years. More news.

Reading United: Match Reports

Reading United 0-1 Harrisburg City Islanders

Reading record their first loss of the season to Harrisburg City Islanders in Tuesday night’s friendly. Tickets on sale for Reading v Union friendly.

Daily news roundups / Featured

All hail Marfan and Mapp, more news

Michael Farfan, Ruiz named to Best XIs. Williams up for Save of the Week. Power Rankings roundup. Mapp the playmaker. More news.

Featured / Union

Ticketmaster can take a hike

The presale for Union v Real Madrid tickets started on Tuesday morning. Buying tickets for the game wasn’t the best of experiences. Now includes update!

United Soccer League

United Soccer League Update – 22 May 2011

A roundup of scores from the Delaware Valley’s United Soccer League.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: John Hackworth

KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch welcome Union assistant coach John Hackworth to the Philly Soccer Show podcast to talk about the win over Chicago and That Goal. Greg and Eli also talk about Michael Farfan and the USMNT Gold Cup roster.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Round-up: Gold Cup squad and a new Reading affiliate

The Gold Cup squad has a lot of old guys. No way! Reading United signs a deal to develop young players that Bob Bradley can ignore, and Sepp Blatter says he gave a bribe back once (emphasis on “once”).

Featured / USMNT

Analyzing the US Gold Cup roster

The USMNT roster for the Gold Cup was released on Monday. Here’s a look at who was chosen.

United Soccer League / US Open Cup

Phoenix SC Advances to Open Cup Regional Championship

With a 3 – 0 win over Go Soccer of New Jersey, the Phoenix SC Majors have earned a double punch on their tickets. They will host host NY Pancyprian Freedom on June 19 for the USASA Regional 1 crown and a trip to the US Adult Soccer National Open […]

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings and quotes: Union 2-1 Fire

Player ratings, post-game quotes, and analysis from the Union’s big win over Chicago.