Archive for July, 2012

Daily news roundups / Featured

All-Stars shine, USWNT come from behind, more news

MLS All-Stars, PPL Park and Philly soccer shines in 3-2 win over Chelsea. USWNT comes from two goals behind to win first Olympic match. Local teams at US Youth Soccer National Championships. More news.

Featured / Local / MLS

Match report: MLS All-Stars 3-2 Chelsea

Eddie Johnson’s stoppage time winner capped off a thrilling evening at PPL Park which saw the MLS All Stars triumph over European Champions, Chelsea, 3-2.

Featured / USWNT

Gold medal or bust: USWNT Olympic preview

The US Women open their Olympic campaign against France today. Our preview lays out what they need to do to bring home gold from London.

Featured / Photo essays

Photo essay: Building the playground

PSP photographer Barb Colligon’s look at the MLS W.O.R.K.S./Philadelphia Union Foundation Service Project playground build on Tuesday at Science and Discovery High School in Chester.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Celebration time: All-Star & Olympic fever, more news

All-Star Game happenings including a celebrity BearFight! USWNT kicks off Olympic campaign. Playground build in Chester. Bare minimum mention of Nowak. More news.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Featured / MLS

Philadelphia: A laboratory for U.S. soccer

Six weeks ago, the All-Star game looked like a potential PR nightmare for MLS. Today, it could be a chance to highlight the future of American soccer. PSP explains.

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Olsen returns home for ASG

This week a local lad returns home for the annual MLS All Star Game against Chelsea.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The last pro soccer All-Star Game in Philly

The last time a pro soccer All-Star Game took place in Philly, the NASL’s Team America all-stars took on England at JFK Stadium on May 31, 1976. Philadelphia-area born goalkeeper Bob Rigby and defender Bobby Smith were two of only six US players on the team.

Daily news roundups

Nowak sues, Marfan added to ASG, more news

Peter Nowak sues the Union over his severance package. Michael Farfan added to the All-Star Game roster. Donovan says the interim tag should be removed from Hackworth. More news.

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

Nowak sues the Union

The former Philadelphia Union manager filed suit over his severance package. Court documents lay out for the first time the specifics of why the Union fired him, details of Nowak’s contract, and conflict between Nowak and Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz. UPDATED