Archive for February, 2013

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PSP upgrades, new classified ads section added

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Featured / Local

Who has the most to prove in 2013?

The 2013 season is right around the corner and if the Union are to succeed, they will need a number of players to step up. PSP looks at which players are under the most pressure to heed the call.

Featured / Union

Tactics Talk: Day 2

It’s Day 2 of Talking Tactics. Time to talk defense, goalkeeping and make odd, but accurate Monty Python references.

Featured / Local / Philadelphia Soccer History

A matter of identity

Philadelphia Union’s throwback jersey isn’t merely an homage to Bethlehem Steel’s soccer club. If you look a little deeper, it’s far, far more. PSP explains.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Jeff Parke

Local lad Jeff Parke joins the pod to talk about what it means to play in Philadelphia and the leadership qualities he hopes to bring to a young Union.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Hack says starting XI not yet set, Pfeffer scores 1st for Hoff, more news

Hack says starting XI for Saturday’s opener not yet set in wide ranging press conference. Zach Pfeffer scores first league goal for Hoffenheim U-19s. Garber speaks. Altidore scores (again). More news.

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Union meet and greet at Xfinity Live!

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand at Xfinity Live as the Philadelphia Union unveiled the new third kit. Hundreds were on hand to see the new kit and meet the players and coaching staff.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Featured / Union

Tactics Talk: Day 1

4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-5-1,4-2-3-1? We’re all still guessing as to the Union’s 2013 formation, so why not just talk about what we think is best?

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Why Bethlehem Steel FC?

When the Union take to the pitch at PPL Park on Saturday they will be continuing their own chapter in the long history of soccer in the Philadelphia area that stretches back to Bethlehem Steel FC and beyond.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Massive turnout for meet the team/kit unveiling, Brazilian trialist with the U, US U-20s qualify for WC, more

Hundreds turn out for Union fan event/new kit unveiling. Brazilian midfielder on trial with the Union. New roster rules released. Garber to speak via YouTube. US tops Canada, qualifies for U-20 World Cup. More.