Archive for July, 2013

USMNT

Gold Cup final preview: USMNT v Panama

Sunday’s Gold Cup final promises to be a hotly contested affair between the tournament’s two best teams.

Reading United AC

The Reading United Report: Ready for the Eastern Conference playoffs

Sean Doyle recaps Reading United’s run to qualify for its sixth consecutive PDL postseason and previews Saturday’s Eastern Conference championship semifinal against Ottawa Fury.

Daily news roundups

Getting ready for Vancouver, Wheeler “an option” without Casey, Daniel ready, more.

Hackworth says Aaron Wheeler an option to replace Conor Casey against Vancouver. Daniel says he’s ready. OC and RU in this weekend’s PDL Eastern Conference playoffs. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, July 26-August 1

Your weekly live soccer listings on TV and online including the Union, USA in the Gold Cup final, MLS All-Star Game, City Islanders, International Champions Cup, and much, much more.

Interview / MLS / Union

Danny Califf’s return to Philly: What went wrong?

Two months ago, Toronto looked set to trade former Union captain Danny Califf back to the Union. Instead, he retired. What went wrong? PSP’s Dan Walsh talked to Califf, John Hackworth, and Nick Sakiewicz and found out.

Daily news roundups

Reaction from US win, Casey suspension means opportunities, new MISL team in Reading, more

Landon and the USA defeat Honduras to advance to Gold Cup final. Hack not worried about Casey’s absence. Mkosana with hat trick as HCI wins big. New MISL team in Reading. More news.

USMNT

Gold Cup semifinal recap and reaction: USMNT 3ā€“1 Honduras

The U.S. Men’s National Team showed spirit and drive in defeating Honduras to advance to the Gold Cup final.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: From the quiet couch to the soccer pub

There is a place where everybody knows the SOB name… and, amazingly, they still want to see us.

Analysis / US

The tactical implications of Donovan’s rebirth

Landon Donovan’s USMNT rebirth will cause some tactical dilemmas for Jurgen Klinsmann. Earl Reed explores.

Daily news roundups

US ready for the semi, supporters summit, scouting network, RU advances to playoffs

News and quotes ahead of the USMNT Gold Cup semi final against Honduras. Info from supporters summit. Wilson wants extensive local scouting network for Union. 10-men Reading defeats Baltimore in extra time to advance to PDL’s Eastern Conference playoffs. More.