Archive for August, 2012

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Union vs Real Salt Lake

Though both teams are winless in August, the Union need three points much more than Real Salt Lake. John Hackworth came out and said what everybody already knew: This game is a must-win.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Maximum points needed, RSL Previews, Adu needs consistency, more news

Hackworth says Union need maximum home points if they are to keep playoff hopes alive. RSL preview roundup. Freddy’s consistency problem. Soumare believes in team’s potential. Gabriel says Union will need to spend in the offseason. Harrisburg in USL PRO playoffs on Saturday.

Featured

Footy on the Telly, August 24 – 30

Games. Lots and lots of games. The week’s live soccer listings for your TV and computer.

Featured / Soccer on TV

Comcast to carry beIN Sport

beIN Sport and Comcast announce an agreement that will give subscribers access to the new sports network on TV, On Demand, Online and on Mobile Devices. UPDATED

Featured / MLS / US

Break the mold for MLS referees

Following Sunday’s refereeing debacle in DC, Nate Emeritz considers what might be done to improve officiating and suggests US soccer should invest in a prominent model of mature (not perfect) refereeing.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“Must-win,” pushing Freddy, beIN Sports buys rights to USMNT away WCQs, more news

Hackworth says Friday’s match against RSL is a must-win. Plus, what Freddy Adu must understand & more from Hackworth’s presser. Anderson Monarchs film getting rave reviews. Hope Solo book highest ever debut for soccer book on NYT bestseller list. BeIN Sports buys rights to show USMNT World Cup away qualifiers. More news.

Featured / Local / Union

Fixing Freddy

A professional at age 14, Freddy Adu has always been told he’s special. And when he has the ball he wants to do special things. However, the age of the lone dribbler is over. Can Adu adjust to the modern game, or has it already passed him by?

Fans' View / Featured

Fans’ View: Anger, enlightenment and a blood feud

Forget the Red Bulls. Montreal and DC are the rivalries upon which traditions are built.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Danny Cruz

Danny Cruz is the guest on this week’s Philly Soccer Show podcast, co-hosted by KYW’s Greg Orlandini and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch. Also on the pod, that crazy game in DC and a look ahead to Friday’s visit from Real Salt Lake.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Valdes TOW honors, River Cup, La Salle women top NSCAA Mid-Atlantic poll, more news

Carlos Valdes named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week. River Cup draws near. La Salle No. 1 on NSCAA Mid-Atlantic women’s soccer poll, U Penn at No. 10. More news.