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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.
Soccer on TV
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: Thanksgiving soccer, 1913
Continuing a tradition that stretched back to at least 1889, the Philadelphia soccer scene came together for a massive slate of 26 games on Thanksgiving Day in 1913.
Daily news roundups
SoBs to host national supporters summit, HKH info, Defoe to TFC rumors renewed, more
SoBs to host national supporters summit during January’s NSCAA convention in Philly. News of the 2014 Help Kick Hunger charity event. Brit papers renew Jermaine Defoe to TFC rumors. More news.
Sons of Ben
Sons of Ben to host supporters summit during 2014 NSCAA convention in Philadelphia
The Sons of Ben will be hosting a supporters summit with representatives of supporters groups from around the country during the NSCAA convention in January that also includes the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.
Fan Culture
LBF partners with local retailer for a unique soccer store
Live Breathe Futbol’s Ebun Olaloye talks to PSP about Media FC, a new store designed to offer soccer fans a unique soccer experience.
Daily news roundups
Union schedule released, 4 are waived, Eddie Johnson rumor, more
Union release 2014 schedule, waive Anding, Jordan, Kleberson, and Nikolov. Are the Union interested in Eddie Johnson? More news.
Union
Union 2014 schedule released
The Union’s 2014 campaign begins on the road against Portland on March 8, the fourth time they’ve opened on the road in the last five seasons. The home opener is March 15 against New England.
Daily news roundups
KC v RSL MLS Cup final set, Waiver Draft and 2014 schedule release today, more
KC will host RSL in MLS Cup final. Waiver Draft and 2014 schedule to be released today. Rutgers-Camden and Messiah advance to NCAA Division III semis, Penn State to Division I Round of 16. More.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: New league planned, another announced, cup play, and league results
One hundred years ago this week in Philadelphia soccer, a new Delco league was announced and a “monster” amateur league was planned.
Daily news roundups
Locals bow out of NCAA tournament, MLS playoffs resume, more news
Drexel, Delaware and Penn knocked out of NCAA tournament. MLS playoffs return – remember them? European parliament calls on FIFA bring pressure on Qatar to improve working conditions. More news.
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