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 / WPS

New women’s pro league to take the field in March/April

US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said the new 8-team league will begin play in March/April. US Soccer will run the league’s front office. The US Canadian, and Mexican federations will subsidize some player’s salaries. UPDATED

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Thanksgiving Day soccer, 1912

A look at Thanksgiving soccer match ups in Philadelphia 100 years ago.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

Philly Soccer Show: Michael Lahoud

Michael Lahoud talks about his charity work with Schools for Salone and what the future holds for the Union. Also, Greg and Eli talk MLS Cup, Beckham, USMNT, Union, and more.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Hack says South American signing “really likely,” new asst. coach announced soon

Hackworth says a South American signing is “a really likely possibility” also says club will announce new assistant coach, “probably this week.” Beckham confirms playing days in MLS done. Women’s pro league announcement today.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Waiver draft waived, Beckham to leave MLS, more

After waiving Gabriel Gomez, Porfirio Lopez, and Krystian Witkowski, the Union pass on picking up a player in Monday’s Waiver Draft. David Beckham announces MLS Cup final his last game with LA, seeking new challenges. More.

Featured / Union

Union waive Gomez, Witkowski & Lopez

The Union announce they have waived three players ahead of Monday afternoon’s Waiver Draft, freeing up two international spots and $439,000 in base salary.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Jack Mac on double digit goal: “Not a problem,” more news

McInerney confident he can score 10-15 goals in 2013, sees team moving to 4-4-2. Fun with Seba’s Wiki page. LA v Houston MLS Cup again.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Catching up with Mondy & Valdes, Drexel’s NCAA run ends, women’s pro league announcement soon

Valdes talks about offseason plans. Drexel’s NCAA championship run ends in the first round. Report says US Soccer set to make announcement about new women’s pro league soon. More mews.

Featured

Footy on the Telly: Nov. 16-22

The week’s live soccer listings on TV and online including the return of Champions League and Europa League play.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups / Featured

Pfeffer & Steffen called up, USA comes back to draw, that Zlatan goal, more

Zach Pfeffer and Zack Steffen called up to US U-18 camp. Reaction to US comeback draw with Russia. Drexel faces Brown today in NCAA tourney. Solo marries. That Zlatan Ibrahimovich goal, More news.