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.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Gomez to the Union? More news.

Daily News reports Panamanian international Gabrial Gomez is set to sign with the Union in a “blockbuster” deal. Valdes named to SA’s top center back list. Video from GA tour. Porter says Adu to play “major role” in Olympic effort. More news

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Evolution of a kit: Bethlehem Steel FC

A look at the evolution of the uniform worn by Bethlehem Steel FC. Photos suggest the team wore as many as nine different jersey designs between 1912 and 1930.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union reviews & goals, PDA top rankings, WPS update, USSF deficit, more news

Union reviews and (more than one kind of) goals. PDA ranked best girls soccer club in US, fifth best boys club. WPS owners agree to US Soccer’s conditions. USSF forecast deficit. Will SOPA stifle soccer in US? More news.

Featured / Union

Union sign McLaughlin to Homegrown deal

18-year-old Jimmy McLaughlin becomes the Union’s second Homegrown Player signing.

Daily news roundups / Featured

UNC NCAA champs, Re-Entry Draft pt. 2, Indies sign Chalupny, more news

Wonder strike secures College Cup for UNC. Second stage of Re-Entry Draft commences at 2pm today. Independence signs Lori Chalupny. How Barcelona beat Real Madrid. More news.

Featured

Footy on the Telly, Dec. 9-12

The weekend’s soccer listings on TV and online.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak on offseason signings, Martinez. More news.

Quotes from Nowak press conference on offseason signings, roster competition, Josue Martinez. Five Union players get USMNT U-23 training camp call up. Saprissa summer friendly? More morning news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Martinez signing & WPS fight for survival

KYW’s Greg Orlandini and PSP’s Eli Pearlman Storch are joined by PSP’s Independence beat writer Mike Servidio to discuss the signing of Josue Martinez and WPS’s struggle to retain D-1 professional sanctioning with US Soccer.

Daily news roundups / Featured

More on Martinez, Union GAs in Holland, WPS waits, FBI investigates, CL upsets, more news

Costa Rican soccer writer gives the skinny on Martinez. Union GAs in Netherlands including Okugo video blog. Mapp will miss the fans. WPS awaits US Soccer decision. FBI investigating WC bid dirty tricks. Europa League for City and United.

Featured / Union

Union acquire Josue Martinez

The Philadelphia Union acquire the 21-year-old striker from Club Deportivo Saprissa for an undisclosed sum.