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.

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Kleberson’s time

John Hackworth has said Kleberson needs time to regain match fitness. So, what was the Brazilian’s playing time like before joining the Union?

Daily news roundups

Soumare denies latest trade rumors, area USOC play begins tonight, more news

Bakary Soumare denies reports that Union offered him to Chicago after Saturday’s game. Area US Open Cup play begins tonight with Reading United hosting LVU Sonic and Ocean City hosting Red Bulls U-23s. Union PA license plates now available. More.

Daily news roundups

Reports & reaction as Zac & Mac get it done in Chicago, HCI & Reading win, more

Quotes, reports, and reaction from Union’s win in Chicago. City Islanders top Antigua 4-0 while Reading thumps Westchester 8-0 in season opener. Eastern Conference roundup as Union move to 5th. More news.

Daily news roundups

Fire previews, Union’s big “European-style” academy plans, Hack fined, Lloyd set for return, more

Previews and quotes ahead of Saturday’s Union game in Chicago. The Union have plans for “European-style” academy to launch this fall. Hackworth fined for ref rant. Carli Lloyd set to return for WNY. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly: May 10-16

The week’s live soccer listings on TV and online, including the Union in Chicago, the FA Cup final, and the Europa League final.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Antoine Hoppenot

Antoine Hoppenot is the guest on the pod and talks about his role and the possibility of starting. Greg and Eli then talk about the Union’s tough three game stretch, squad rotation, and Soumare. FInally, the pod talks about Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

Daily news roundups

Soumare looks set to start, rotation and depth, Ansboro on stepping down, more news

Parke’s injury not as bad as feared but Soumare looks set to start against Chicago on Saturday. On rotation and depth. Ansboro on stepping down as SoB prez. Moyes leaving Everton, expected to take over at Manchester United. More news.

Philadelphia Soccer History

First women’s soccer team in Philly, 1922

Women’s soccer has come a long way. In Philadelphia in 1922, it came all the way from England.

Daily news roundups

Parke doesn’t want to rush return, 1st round USOC draws, SAF to retire, more news

Jeff Parke says no point in rushing return from injury. Harrisburg to face winner of Lehigh Valley/Reading United in USOC first round. Juan Agudelo traded to Revs. Altidore says club won’t release him for May USMNT camp. Feguson to retire as manager of Manchester United. More.

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Daily news roundups

Defensive speculations, salary info released, power rankings, Cruzing, Blazer banned, and more

The storyline heading into Chicago is whether Soumare will finally get to play. MLS salary info released. Power ranking roundup. Cruz’s performance earning honors.