Notes from Curtin’s presser, MacMath to start in Columbus, USMNT vs. Colombia confirmed, more
Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Zac MacMath to start in season finale in Columbus. League and national teams news. More.
Articles written by: Ed Farnsworth
Editor-at-large at PSP. His work has also appeared at Philly.com, TheCup.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.
Daily news roundups
Sons of Ben
It’s not a one-way street
We talk to Sons of Ben president Kenny Hanson about the confiscation by Union officials of tifo in the River End critical of Nick Sakiewicz during Saturday’s game against Kansas City.
Press Conference
Video and transcript: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference, Oct. 22
Video and transcript of Union interim manager Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Curtin discusses players playing for contracts, the effect of the Expansion Draft on offseason plans and deals, and more.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Getting ready for the Union season finale
Greg and Eli look at the Union’s win over Kansas City in the last home game of 2014 before talking about Sunday’s season finale in Columbus.
Daily news roundups
Sak clarifies comment & backs Curtin, SoBs issue statement, Nog speaks, US to face Mexico in semi, more
Nick Sakiewicz clarifies statement in CSN interview. Sons of Ben issue statement on tifo removal. Nogueira interview. USWNT to face Mexico in QQC qualification semi. More.
Daily news roundups
Sak not bothered by criticism, USWNT advance to WWC qualification semi, more
Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz not bothered by fan criticism “because those fans that are saying that are completely wrong.” USWNT romps past Haiti to World Cup qualifiers semi. More.
Daily news roundups
Reaction to Union win, #tifogate, league results, USWNT, more.
Recaps and reaction to Union’s win over KC. Protest banners removed from River End. League results. USWNT faces Haiti. Morgan out 4-6 weeks. More.
Postgame
Postgame video and quotesheet: Union 2-1 KC
Video and full transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference, and video of interviews with Zac MacMath, Andrew Wenger, Jimmy McLaughlin, Amobi Okugo and Ray Gaddis. Also, postgame quote sheet.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Michael Lahoud
Michael Lahoud joins the pod to talk about the Ebola crisis and #KickEbolaInTheButt challenge. After that, the Greg and Eli begin their analysis of yet another Union season ending without reaching the playoffs.
Daily news roundups
Last Union home game of 2014, Klinsy responds to criticism, USWNT WC qualifier, FIFA judge on why no report release
Union ready for last home game of 2014. Klinsmann says he didn’t mean to put down MLS, USWNT face Guatemala. FIFA judge says legal concerns prevent report release.
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