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.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Philly’s Hibs top Newark’s Scots, Amateur Cup second round

Philadelphia Hibernians thumped Newark’s Scottish Americans 5-1 and the second round of city’s Allied American Amateur Cup tournament were the highlights of a rainy weekend of Philadelphia soccer 100 years ago this week.

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Daily news roundups

Union drop final preseason game to familiar villains, season previews, more news

Union fall 2-0 to DC United, De Rosario and Pajoy the villains. Hack says team more balanced. More season previews. Preseason wraps from around the league. Brazilian drones. More news.

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KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Union cuts, possible formations

Greg and Eli discuss the recent roster cuts before taking a look at possible Union formations in 2013.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Hack on cuts, Chellis wants the Farfans, Caps sign Reo-Coker, more news

John Hackworth on recent preseason roster cuts, sees Harrisburg as landing spot for Richards and Schoenle, confident in left back depth. Chivas USA coach wants the Farfans. Whitecaps sign Nigel Reo-Coker. US U-20s in action tonight. More news.

Featured

Footy on the Telly: Feb. 22-Feb. 28

The week’s live soccer listings for your TV and computer including the US U-20s, the Milan derby, and Barcelona vs Real Madrid. UPDATE: MLS announced it will not stream the Union v DC game from Orlando

Daily news roundups / Featured

U draw 1-1 with DC, Okai with Seattle, Ruiz signs with DC, more

Hoffman scores in Union scrimmage against DC. Union SuperDraft pick Stephen Okai training with Seattle. Carlos Ruiz back in MLS and now with DC. More news.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Bethlehem clinches Allied first division title, Boys Club extends streak

100 years ago this week in Philly soccer, Bethlehem clinched its first Philadelphia league title. Boys Club extended it’s win streak in the American League to ten games while Tacony returned to form in the Pennsylvania League.

Featured / Union

Union cut Mendoza and Richards

The preseason roster cull continues with the Union cutting recent signings Alex Mendoza and Damani RIchards.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Double DC for U after KC switch; Carroll, Okugo & Lohman on Rogers; USWNT v Canada on 6/2, more

After scrimmaging with DC tonight, Union will play them again on Saturday in final Disney Classic game. Brian Carroll, Amobi Okugo, and Joanna Lohman on Robbie Rogers. USWNT to play Canada on June 2 in Toronto. League news. More.

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Daily news roundups / Featured

11 days ’til Geiger time, US U-20s prevail, assorted bits, centennial kits, match fix & more

Mark Geiger, everyone’s favorite referee, to officiate Union season opener. U-20s underwhelm in win. More Centennial kit pics, Goal-line technology approved for 2014 World Cup. How to spot a fixed soccer game. More news.