Archive for June, 2013

Fans' View

Fans’ view: The soccer dad’s communication breakthrough

New Fans’ View writer John Ling explains how a shared love of soccer and Philadelphia Union helps him connect with his 12-year-old daughter.

Reading United AC

The Reading United Report

Your weekly roundup of all things Reading United, including a preview of Saturday’s big game against Ocean City.

Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Steffen in U20 World Cup, Hernandez strong for Harrisburg

Zack Steffen gets call up to USMNT U-20 World Cup squad. Cristhian Hernandez continues to impress with Harrisburg City Islanders. More.

USMNT

Recap and Reaction: USMNT 2–0 Panama

The USMNT put together perhaps their most complete performance of the Jurgen Klinsmann era, and soundly defeated Panama 2–0 to move to the top of the Hex.

Daily news roundups

USA at top of the Hex with 2-0 win, Union expects “feisty” USOC match against DC, more

The US defeated Panama 2-0 to move to the top of the Hex in World Cup qualifying. Hack expects a “feisty” USOC match against DC. Union reaches 2010 tax payment plan with Chester. More news.

US Open Cup

USOC: The rivalry maker

What is it about US Open Cup matches that spark such intense rivalries? Adam Cann explores.

Union

Is the glass half full for the Union?

There have been some woeful games yet the Union find themselves in third pace in the Eastern Conference. While a tough road lies ahead, is there reason to be hopeful for a November season?

Match previews / US Open Cup

USOC Preview: Union at DC United

Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.

Daily news roundups

USA v Panama news, All-Star Ballot, Carroll & Williams on SI TOTW, more news

Attendance and turf conditions questions dominate discussion ahead of tonight’s USMNT World Cup qualifier against Panama. Six Union players on ASG ballot. Carroll and WIlliams named to SI’s Team of the Week. More.

USMNT

Preview: USMNT v Panama

Even without two key players from Friday night’s win over Jamaica, the US is still a better team than Panama.