Archive for April, 2012

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians abroad

Philly products Ryan Richter (pictured) and Tony Donatelli sign with Charleston, Jeff Parke fights for his starting job, and two former high school teammates miss a chance to face off in MLS. PSP rounds up Philadelphians abroad.

Daily news roundups

Califf named to Best XI. Power rankings. Twitter fun. More.

Union roundup including Califf named to best XI, power rankings, the Nowak-Vermes flip-flop and more. West Chester United eliminated fro US Open Cup qualification. USWNT thumps Brazil 3-0. More news.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-0 Whitecaps

On the plus side, the defense was much improved for the Union. The offense, however, was not.

Peter Nowak alone on the sideline in Sebastien Le Toux's return to PPL Park
Fan Culture / Featured / Union

Fans, idols, and managers

What Saturday’s game says about the state and future of Philadelphia Union and their fans.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Featured / Photo essays

Union v Whitecaps in pictures

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s photo essay of Saturday’s draw (and the Nowak – Le Toux handshake).

Daily news roundups / Featured

Califf: “Confidence is really key.” More news.

Roundup of reaction and match reports from Saturday’s draw against Vancouver. More news.

Featured / MLS

Nowak: Confidence gained, progress made

In his post-game press conference following Saturday’s scoreless draw with Vancouver, Peter Nowak emphasized the confidence gained from recording a shutout and putting an end to the “negative series” of opening losses. He also talked about what is wrong with the offense, and more.