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.

Daily news roundups

MOtownPhilly! Edu reaction, Union & league news, more

Reaction to Edu loan. White is settling in. Maidana expected to arrive later this week. Rising expectations. Hershey’s Pulisic impresses. More news.

Featured

It’s official: Philadelphia Union sign Maurice Edu

The US international joins the Union from Premier League side Stoke City as a designated player on a one-year loan with the option to buy.

Daily news roundups

Reports of Edu deal, Valdes loan, Name That Trialist season begins, HCI sign a Rover, more

Reports emerge on Friday that Edu deal is complete. Valdes loan to San Lorenzo also done. City Islanders sign Portuguese youth international from Blackburn Rovers, more news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Ethan White

Greg and Eli talk to Philadelphia Union defender Ethan White, who joined the club from DC United in exchange for Jeff Parke.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Tacony advances to American Cup semis, league play, fields for Fairmount Park

One hundred years ago, Tacony FC took on Brooklyn FC in the third round of the American Cup. Also, a recap of league play and the Inquirer’s call for soccer fields in Fairmount Park.

Daily news roundups

Mo closer? Valdes update. More news.

Taylor Twellman tweets Nick Sakiewicz is on his way to Stoke to finalize Edu deal. Valdes deal postponed – again! More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly: Jan. 24-Jan. 30

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio. On Saturday, Union transfer target Vincent Nogueira’s Sochaux is on the road to Ajaccio.

Daily news roundups

Hack pleased with latest draft picks & talks about Edu, Valdes update, league news, and more

John Hackworth feels very good about latest draft picks. Hack says of Edu, “We’re very close.” Is a Valdes deal finally near? League news. A message from Manchester police. More.

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Daily news roundups

Best draft ever? What’s going on with Valdes? More news

Union select four more promising prospects. Ives Galarcep says Union may have had most impressive MLS draft ever. Reports say Valdes deal to San Lorenzo is off. More.

Breaking News

Union preseason schedule released

The latest info on the Union’s preseason schedule, including Open Practice for fans at YSC on Jan. 29 and Meet the Team/new jersey unveiling event in March.