Archive for August, 2012

Featured / Photo essays

Photo essay: Impact 2 – 0 Union

PSP photographer Michael Long was in Montreal as the Union fell 2-0 to the Impact. Here’s a look at what he saw.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“We didn’t execute”: reaction to Union loss; USWNT in Olympic quarterfinal today, more news

Recaps and reaction to Union’s loss in Montreal. On the headbutt. Soumare goes full 90 in reserve team defeat. Canada coach says USWNT uses “highly illegal” tactics ahead of today’s Olympic quarterfinal. Young Crew midfielder dies. More news.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Impact 2-0 Union

PSP was in Montreal as the Union’s playoff push took a huge stumble when they were downed 2-0 by the Impact on Saturday night. We’ve got a full match report.

2012 Summer Olympics / Featured

Olympic Men’s Soccer: Quarterfinals

After a rather staid third matchday to finish the group stages, the quarterfinal round of the men’s Olympic tournament had a surplus of excitement.

2012 Summer Olympics / Featured / Olympics / USWNT

Olympic quarterfinal match report: USWNT 2-0 New Zealand

Sydney Leroux scored late to put the match away as the US defeated New Zealand 2-0 to advance to the Olympic semifinals.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview and tactics: Union at Impact

Montreal hopes their new back line won’t fold late at home against the Union.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union ready for Montreal, USWNT looks to put shine on Kiwis, more news

The Union ready to battle Montreal. USWNT take on Kiwis in Olympic quarterfinals. SAF says he won’t make money from Man U stock flotation. More news.

Featured

Footy on the Telly: August 3 – 9

The week’s upcoming live soccer listings for your TV and computer, including Philadelphia Union, USWNT at the Olympics, summer friendlies, and more.

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Under Hackworth: What’s going right

The Union under John Hackworth have put themselves back into the playoff hunt. Looking at possession, passing, shots, goals, as well as lineup selection consistency, PSP explores how the team has improved under Hackworth since the firing of Peter Nowak.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Haggis Wit’: Scots footballers in Philadelphia

With Scottish players making moves to MLS, and Celtic soon to be playing Real Madrid at the Linc, PSP looks at Philadelphia’s history of players from the land of heather.