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.
Not so long ago, the Union were struggling to end an eight game unbeaten streak. On Saturday they could secure a playoff berth and extend their unbeaten streak to eight. Where have the goals come from during the streak?
Following losses by Chicago and DC on Wednesday night, the Inquirer’s Marc Narducci says the Union have clinched a playoff spot, despite what the league’s playoff standings show. Mwanga says he’s almost at 100 percent. Union use PSP’s “Farfantastic” tag. More morning news.
The Union are feeling pumped. Garber praises Union. Vote Adu, Carroll, Union. Gulati backs Klinsmann’s call to extend MLS season. Reaction to USMNT loss. Video of Jack Warner urging Caribbean soccer officials to accept bribes. More news.
Much has changed in the 18 months since the Union’s first game in Seattle in 2010 and Saturday’s win. What changed between the win and the draw against Chivas USA six days?
Roundup of reaction to the Union’s big win in Seattle. More morning news.
KYW’s Greg Orlandini talks to Kasey Keller on this week’s Philly Soccer Show podcast. Greg is then joined by PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch to talk Union and USMNT.
DN reports MacMath to start against Seattle. Le Toux on Flash Mob dance. Blazer to resign CONCACAF post. Weekend TV listings. More morning news.
Three games remaining…Here’s a quick reference to how the Union did against its remaining opponents earlier in the season with match stats, scoring summaries, highlights from our match reports, analysis and player ratings, as well as video from each match. Impress your friends.
Mondragon has resumed his regular training routine. Adu hampered by nagging ankle injury. Nowak on the playoffs. The Union will clinch a playoff spot if… MLS scores a B on Race and Gender Report Card. USOC changes in the works. Goal line technology delayed. More news.
A week has passed since we posted Eli’s predictions for the final playoff standings. How did he do with the results of the last week’s games? How does the chart look now?
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