Archive for January, 2014

MLS Rules

MLS teams need autonomy in evolving market

Is it time for MLS to allow its clubs more autonomy to better compete in the global soccer market? Earl Reed explores.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays

In Pictures: Help Kick Hunger

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at Saturday’s Help Kick Hunger charity event.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Rounds 3 & 4 of MLS draft today, Valdes update, Pulisic scores again, more

Four picks remain for Union in today’s MLS draft final rounds. Valdes medical results. holding up San Lorenzo decision. Christian Pulisic scores again for US at Aegean Cup. More news.

Featured / Interview

PSP talks to Coastal Carolina head coach Shaun Docking about Pedro Ribeiro

PSP’s Adam Cann talks to Coastal Carolina head men’s soccer coach Shaun Docking about Union first round draft pick Pedro Ribeiro.

Sons of Ben

Sons of Ben Help Kick Hunger event caps SuperDraft Weekend

Another successful Help Kick Hunger charity event caps SuperDraft Weekend that also included a sneak preview of the Sons of Ben movie.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Gene Chyzowych honored with lifetime achievement award

The North Catholic High School and Temple graduate, former US national team coach, and youth soccer pioneer was honored on Saturday.

Daily news roundups

Spring groundbreaking for practice facility planned, on new draftees & Maidana, Valdes update, more

Nick Sakiewicz says Spring groundbreaking for new practice facility is planned, club owners not looking to sell. More on new draftees, Maidana. Valdes update. More news.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays

In Pictures: 2014 MLS SuperDraft

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Thursday’s SuperDraft.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: SuperDraft review, Edu, and the Maidana signing

Greg and Eli review the Union’s draft, discuss the Edu situation, and the signing of Cristian Maidana.

Analysis / Union

John Hackworth steals the show at SuperDraft

PSP breaks down John Hackworth’s trade wizardry, the stunning move to trade up and draft a goalkeeper, and the beginning of the end in Philadelphia for Zac MacMath.