Archive for February, 2013

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Ferguson and Mourinho: Reading on business in soccer

A recent business-focused case study and older insider biography provide short and easy reads about how Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho manage not only highly talented rosters, but also highly valuable budgets.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Reaction from Hackworth following Union draw, 3rd kit launch on Feb. 26, more

Reaction from John Hackworth following Union’s 1-1 draw with Orlando. New Union third kit to launch on Feb. 26. Christen Press scores brace in USWNT debut. Sinead Farrelly signs with FC Kansas City. More news.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Orlando City Lions

A 75th minute goal from rookie Leo Fernandes salvaged a draw as the Union struggled out of the gate against Orlando City in their first match of 2013.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Interleague benefit match

A recent rash of broken legs leads to an interleague benefit match. Meanwhile, Hibernian and Victors are neck-and-neck for Pennsylvania League title and Bethlehem rolls on. Our series on Philly soccer happenings 100 years ago continues.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Orlando City hopes for another good result, Moreno replaces Rigby, Steffen gets US U-20 callup, more

Orlando City hopes for another good showing against the Union. Alejandro Moreno replaces Bob Rigby as Union color commentator. Hackworth says Le Toux is a leader. Zack Steffen gets US U-20 callup. More news.

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Footy on the Telly: February 8-14

The week’s live soccer listings on TV and on line, including the Africa Cup of Nations final, and the return of Champions League and Europa League play, and the Union’s first two preseason games.

Featured / USMNT

Reaction and player ratings: Honduras 2–1 USA

In a game where both teams were quite evenly matched, and the U.S. should feel chagrined to have let a point slip through its fingers due to individual errors.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Stinking it up in Honduras, Hack on competition in camp, more news

“Too many mistakes in too many areas”: Quotes, reports and ratings from the poor US showing in Honduras. Hack on high level of competition in camp. More news.

Featured / US Soccer History

Who’s better, who’s best: Leveling the pitch to find the best US club sides ever

Steve Holroyd performs some statistical leveling to determine the all-time top 15 US pro soccer teams.

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KYW Philly Soccer Show: Len Oliver

Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver talks about his career as a player and a as a coach, and the need for US Soccer to energize a love for the game among urban youth.