Articles written by: Ed Farnsworth

Editor-at-large at PSP. His work has also appeared at Philly.comTheCup.us, Society for American Soccer History, The Encylopedia of Greater Philadelphia, Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español, EPYSA.org, and in the 2011 MLS All-Star Game program. Email him at efarnsworth@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter at @FarnsworthPSP.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 4: The first account of soccer-style football after codification?

Our series continues with a look at football in Philadelphia after the 1863 code, including what may be the first newspaper accounts of a soccer-style game in the city.

Daily news roundups

Amobi says, Academy braces power wins, Conference Final first legs, more

Okugo discusses his future. Union Academy U-16s and U-18s win on pair of braces. New England, LA win Conference Final first legs. More news.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 3: 19th century football before codification

Our series on the origins of soccer in Philadelphia continues with a look at 19th century football before the 1863 Laws of the Game.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, conference finals kick off on Sunday, FIFA orders report review

Union bits. Conference finals to begin. Local players gain national recognition. Why the future of MLS stadiums is downtown. FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee head to review corruption report. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Nov. 21-28

Your weekly listing of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Daily news roundups

Curtin says Union targets could come on loan, pass on Dispersal Draft, Expansion Draft rules released, more

Jim Curtin says team has “a clear agenda” of offseason targets. Union passes on Dispersal Draft. Expansion Draft rules released. More.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 2: Colonial football

Our series continues with a look at football in colonial and post revolutionary Philadelphia.

Daily news roundups

Dispersal, Curtin says Edu “willing to play center back,” Blake wins Golden Glove, US embarrassed, more

Dispersal Draft today. Union to host combine. Curtin says Edu willing to play D. Blake wins Golden Glove as Jamaica wins Caribbean Cup. US embarrassed in Ireland. Further FIFA fun.

Daily news roundups

Union add new investor, what Meulensteen brings, US faces Ireland today, more

Local financial adviser and PGW chair joins Union ownership group. What Meulensteen can offer. US finishes 2014 today against Ireland. More.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 1: Native American and British footballing traditions

Our series looking at the origins of soccer in Philadelphia begins with a look at the football traditions British colonists brought with them, and those of the Native Americans they encountered.