Archive for December, 2012

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Len Oliver: Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s

The first of a series in which Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Fame member Len Oliver shares his memories of playing soccer in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 1950s.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Reports and reaction to Le Toux & Parke signings, more news

Reports and reaction on the Le Toux and Parke signings. American Outlaws Philly chapter says a bid has been submitted for PPL Park to host a World Cup qualifier. Messi breaks 40 year old record. More news.

Featured / Union

Union sign Jeff Parke — confirmed

The Downingtown native and former Drexel Dragon is joining the Union from Seattle Sounders. UPDATED: The Union have confirmed the deal.

Featured / Union

Why the Le Toux deal makes sense on the field and the books

Forget sentimentality. Forget “fan favorite.” Here’s why the Le Toux deal makes sense in terms of soccer and money.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Featured / Season Reviews

Season review: Porfirio Lopez

Porfirio Lopez is gone. Here’s his season review.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Le Return, le re-entry, more le news

More on Le Toux’s return to the Union. Seba press conference at 10am. Re-Entry process today at 3:30pm. Reading United players 2 of 3 Hermann Trophy finalists. Help Kick Hunger on Saturday. More news.

Featured

Footy on the Telly: Dec. 7 – Dec. 13

The week’s upcoming live soccer matches on your TV and online.

Featured / Opinion / Union

Le Toux Part Deux: The gut reaction

A fan favorite has returned. Enjoy the moment.

Featured / Union

Le Toux returning to the Union

Union deal allocation money and Josue Martinez for the return of the fan favorite. UPDATED

Featured / Season Reviews

Season Review: Raymon Gaddis

Being honored by the Sons of Ben with a large banner in River End means you’ve made quite the impression on the Philadelphia Union’s fiercest fans. Doing so during your rookie season is even more impressive.