Archive for November, 2012

Featured / MLS

The silly season — and why it’s uniquely silly in soccer

by × on November 27, 2012 at 11:50 am × 3 comments

The silly season has begun for U.S. soccer fans, but if you think the off-season rumor mill in baseball is crazy, the beautiful game puts it to shame. Here’s why.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season review: Antoine Hoppenot

by × on November 27, 2012 at 11:14 am × 8 comments

Fast, elusive, and feisty, Antoine Hoppenot spent 2012 bustling his way into the hearts of Philadelphians everywhere. Expect nothing less in 2013.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ansaldi: Union talked to 4 players in Argentina, State of MLS, more news

by × on November 27, 2012 at 10:32 am × 2 comments

Union director of international development says the focus is on finding “forwards”and that four players were interviewed during the recent scouting trip in Argentina. Garber on the Sate of MLS. More morning news.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season Review: Carlos Valdes

by × on November 26, 2012 at 11:50 am × 3 comments

While he may not have expected to captain the Union in 2012, Carlos Valdes led his young team from the front, proving his quality at every turn.

Fan Culture / Featured

Holiday shopping for the Philly soccer fan

by × on November 26, 2012 at 11:30 am × 8 comments

It’s that time of year again. Here are some gift ideas for the Philly soccer fan on your holiday shopping list.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Pfeffer with goal & assist for US U-18s, more news

by × on November 26, 2012 at 10:16 am × 1 comment

Zach Pfeffer with a goal and assist in US U-18 draw with Canada. Three Swarthmore College students among those injured in last week’s attack on Spurs fans in Rome. Skepticism about new women’s league. More news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Post-Thanksgiving news links

by × on November 23, 2012 at 10:08 am × 2 comments

Some news links to read with your post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich.

Featured

Footy on the Telly: Nov. 23-29

by × on November 23, 2012 at 9:27 am × 0 comments

The week’s upcoming live soccer listings for on TV and online.

Featured / WPS

New women’s pro league to take the field in March/April

by × on November 21, 2012 at 1:39 pm × 3 comments

US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said the new 8-team league will begin play in March/April. US Soccer will run the league’s front office. The US Canadian, and Mexican federations will subsidize some player’s salaries. UPDATED

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Thanksgiving Day soccer, 1912

by × on November 21, 2012 at 12:08 pm × 1 comment

A look at Thanksgiving soccer match ups in Philadelphia 100 years ago.

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