Archive for October, 2013

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Some perspective for Negadelphia fans

Philly fans can be rough on their teams, particularly the Union. One PSP fan writer tries to help them step back and again some perspective.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Live Breathe Futbol’s Ebun Olaloye

LBF founder Ebun Olaloye is the guest on this week’s pod. Then, Greg and Eli discuss the draw in DC and the big game in Montreal.

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Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Who didn’t have the week off?

Thanks to the international break, only eight locals featured in pro games over the past week.

Daily news roundups

Le Toux injury, Mexico owes Zusi, more news

Le Toux says he’s questionable for Saturday’s game. Okugo named to Team of the Week. US hands Mexico a World Cup lifeline with dramatic comeback win in Panama. More.

USMNT

Recap: Panama 2-3 USA

Just when Panama looked set to end Mexico’s World Cup dream, Graham Zusi, Aron Johansson and the rest of the USMNT completed a shocking comeback.

Union

To punch or counterpunch?

The Union went into Saturday’s road game the same way they have gone into every road game this year, and they got the same kind of result. Meanwhile, their playoff competitors got road wins. For the Union to make the playoffs, draws probably won’t be enough in their final two games. PSP lays it out.

Raves

Raves: Ray Gaddis

He looks like a choir boy. He runs like a cheetah. Ray’s got game. PSP kicks off this year’s series of Raves with a rave about Ray Gaddis.

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Daily news roundups

Power rankings, the weekend’s clinching scenarios, league schedule, USMNT news, more

Power rankings roundup and who can clinch in this weekend’s games. Plumoff earns A-10 and PS6 Player of the Week honors. Reaction to MLS schedule change rumors. USMNT news. More.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-1 DC United

While their closest opponents both scored precious road victories, the Union failed to bring the required intensity and attacking numbers in DC and were only able to salvage a draw.

USMNT

Preview: Panama v USMNT

Roster changes could mean opportunities for some players as the US faces a Panama team that has been miserly at home.