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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Footy on the Telly: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

The week’s upcoming live matches on TV and online, including MLS Cup Final, USA friendly, Champions League and Europa League.

Featured / Union

Jim Curtin named as Union assistant coach

The Union announce Academy U-18 head coach Jim Curtin will join the senior team as assistant coach. Also, Brendan Burke’s contract as assistant coach is extended.

Featured / US Open Cup

Eastern PA US Open Cup second round qualifiers on Sunday

After having first round byes, West Chester Majors, Salone FC, and United German Hungarian Majors enter in the second round of the qualification tournament.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ansaldi: Union “very close” to new signing, local Hermann Cup semifinalists, more

Union’s scout says the team is very close to signing a player after Argentina scouting trip. Two local players are Hermann Trophy semifinalists. Morgan hat trick powers USWNT’s 5-0 thumping of Ireland. More news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Carroll, McInerney & Okugo on SA & SBI best lists, SoB’s a Philly Mag best, more

Carroll, McInerney and Okugo show up on end of the season best lists at Soccer America and SBI. Philly Mag says Sons of Ben one of the best things in the city. How to market new women’s league. Champions League/Europa League merger? More.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ansaldi: Union talked to 4 players in Argentina, State of MLS, more news

Union director of international development says the focus is on finding “forwards”and that four players were interviewed during the recent scouting trip in Argentina. Garber on the Sate of MLS. More morning news.

Fan Culture / Featured

Holiday shopping for the Philly soccer fan

It’s that time of year again. Here are some gift ideas for the Philly soccer fan on your holiday shopping list.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Pfeffer with goal & assist for US U-18s, more news

Zach Pfeffer with a goal and assist in US U-18 draw with Canada. Three Swarthmore College students among those injured in last week’s attack on Spurs fans in Rome. Skepticism about new women’s league. More news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Post-Thanksgiving news links

Some news links to read with your post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich.

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Footy on the Telly: Nov. 23-29

The week’s upcoming live soccer listings for on TV and online.