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

“A tough pill to swallow” – Recaps & reaction to Union’s season-ending loss, playoff news, more

Reaction to Union’s season-ending loss to Kansas City. Playoff field is set. USWNT tops New Zealand. Platini suggests expanding World Cup field to 40 teams. More news.

Postgame

Postgame video and quotes: Union 1-2 Sporting KC

Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and locker room interviews with Amobi Okugo, Jack McInerney, and Brian Carroll. Also, postgame quote sheet.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: BFC ordered to replay American Cup first rounder, a poaching problem, league results

One hundred years ago this week, Bethlehem was ordered to replay American Cup first rounder after fielding an ineligible player and the issue of teams poaching players was coming to a head. Also, results from around Philadelphia’s leagues.

Daily news roundups

“It’s all or nothing” – news and previews of Saturday’s big game, more

Parke says it’s all or nothing for the Union. Okugo says team plays to the fullest with back against the wall. Carroll on not being able to play because of suspension. Previews. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly: Oct. 25-Oct. 31

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV and online.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Hack on options against KC, Albright to retire, Williams’ century, more news

John Hackworth on pressing early against KC and options to replace Brian Carroll. Chris Albright to retire at end of the season. 100th Union game for Williams on Saturday. More news.

Press Conference

“We know what we have to do” – Video and transcript of John Hackworth’s weekly press conference

John Hackworth discusses options to replace the suspended Brian Carroll, pressing the game early against KC, the team’s mindset, Chris Albright’s retirement, and more.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Casey fave for Comeback the Year, final Orlando Stadium funding approved, Klinsmann on WC draw, more

Majority of MLSsoccer.com editors favor Conor Casey for Comeback Player of the Year. Orlando City set to join MLS after final stadium funding approved. Klinsy questions WC seeding. More.

Daily news roundups

“Got to keep going” — Playoff scenarios, who will captain, more news

The Union’s playoff chances are slim, but what needs to happen to get in? Who will captain the team with Carroll suspension? More news.

Daily news roundups

“We let ourselves down” – Reaction to Montreal loss, MLS playoff picture, USWNT win, more

Hackworth says team let itself down in second half of loss to Montreal. Slim playoff hopes remain thanks to NY win over Houston. USWNT easily tops Australia. More news.