“Paying it forward”: On Union fans being awesome
A Union fan in need who benefited from the generosity of the Philadelphia soccer community pays it forward.
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.
Fan Culture
Daily news roundups
Hack lays into refs, Cruz on his missiles, will Soumare finally play, more reaction to Union draw
Hackworth says Union could have done more to win but poor officiating played big part in Saturday’s draw. Cruz on his brace. With Parke injured and Williams suspended, is it Soumare time. HCI win. More news.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Conor Casey
Big Union forward Conor Casey is the guest on the latest edition of the pod. Greg and Eli then preview Saturday’s contest against Seattle.
Daily news roundups
Mac named Player of the Month, Union D needs to tighten up, more
Jack McInerney becomes only the second Union player to be named MLS Player of the Month. Hack says the defense needs return to earlier form for Union to have success against Seattle. PDA U-18s ranked No. 1 in the country. More.
Union
What’s the idea behind theme nights?
Saturday is Star Wars theme night at PPL Park. PSP talks to Cara Joftis, the Union’s vice president for marketing, about how the promotion came about.
Daily news roundups
Hack respects Seattle, Kleberson and Soumare update, USOC pairings announced, Timbers make wish come true, more
Quotes from John Hackworth’s weekly presser. US Open Cup 1st round ties announced. Hernandez scores but City Islanders drop first game. Timbers make a wish come true. More.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: Tacony lose American Cup final replay, West Philly wins Amateur Challenge Cup
Tacony battles Paterson True Blues in the second replay of the 1913 American Cup final. West Philadelphia and Wilmington Irish Americans meet for the Allied American Amateur Cup.
Daily news roundups
Sakiewicz: “We’re getting there,” Mac still No. 1 in Castrol Index, HCI hosts Battery, more
Nick Sakiewicz says Union want to keep rising stars, not spend on DP. McInerney still No. 1 in Castrol Index. Harrisburg host Charleston as Anding named to USL PRO Team of the Week. More news.
Daily news roundups
Union news and noteables, McWeather. MLS refs to unionize, more on NYCFC, USOC field set, more news
More reaction to Saturday’s loss. Power rankings. Mac does the weather. SoB pres moving to Texas. MLS refs vote to unionize. More on NYC expansion. US Open Cup field set. More news.
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