Six changes towards a better, deeper US Gold Cup Squad
With the announcement of the roster for this summer’s Gold Cup, the PSP takes a look at some of the players who have not earned their places in the side, and others who should replace them.
Articles written by: Eli Pearlman-Storch
Eli writes about Philadelphia Union as PSP’s beat writer, covering the games and going behind the scenes into the locker rooms. He also co-hosts the KYW Philly Soccer Show with Greg Orlandini. Email him at epstorch@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter @PSP_Eli.
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Who’s driving this thing?
With another disappointing performance on the books, it is time to look past the players on the pitch, and focus on the decisions that are being made behind the scenes.
Featured / Local
Overlook the Union – WE DARE YOU
Turns out the setback against Seattle was no growing trend. Following the latest 1-0 triumph Union fans should be overjoyed with the steel shown by the entire side.
Featured / MLS
Good luck RSL!
Tonight is the night. Real Salt Lake can become the first MLS to hoist the CONCACAF Champions League cup. Kickoff is at 10pm on FSC. Hope you’ll be watching!
Featured / MLS
YANKS COME HOME!!!
The level of soccer in MLS is on the rise. No longer is a move to Scandinavia, Mexico or lower level European leagues necessarily a step up. With many Americans struggling for minutes abroad, here are 18 players who should think about coming home.
Featured / Local
When 1-0 is not enough…
Before so much as kicking a ball, the Philadelphia Union made Carlos Ruiz the new face of the franchise. But his lazy play is in marked contrast to a Union team that finished 2010 ripe with confidence and chemistry. After unseating Danny Mwanga in the starting lineup, is the chemistry problem Ruiz?
US / USMNT
Take a pill, Eric
There weren’t too many positives to be taken from the Union’s loss in LA. But for US supporters there were plenty of positives to take from the recent USMNT friendlies. Not that Eric Wynalda would agree.
Featured / Local
Talkin’ ’bout stuff…a dour Union
Eli rants because he cares. This week he cares about the way Miglioranzi and Ruiz have been letting the Union faithful down. And don’t get him started on that red card to McInerney. Whoops, too late.
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USA 4-0 Suriname: U-20 Update
The Union’s Zack MacMath and Amobi Okugo both started in the US U-20 team’s 4-0 win over Suriname on Tuesday.
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Winning ugly is ugly…Time to get better
Two victories against MLS minnows are a great way to start the season, but what does it mean for the Union going into the weekend’s clash with the Galaxy?
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