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.
The kids come up big with five second half goals and the benches are cleared twice as the Union down Harrisburg City Islander in a “friendly.” Running laps. Who’s the 6′ 1″ Brit who can score headers from corner kicks? Youth players choosing academy clubs over high school teams. Fox to broadcast Chelsea v Man Utd on Super Bowl Sunday. More news.
We may not know where the goals have gone, but we know where they’ve come from. A look at how the Union have scored and how they’ve been scored on.
The Union drops in the power ranking roundup. Tonight’s friendly in Harrisburg. The Serb says it is time to grow up. Independence previews. MLS wins again in Mexico. Mourinho’s wacky world, more news.
The Union’s road record continues to disappoint, as does their record when conceding first, resulting in the team’s longest winless streak since 2010. A look at the match stats from Saturday’s loss in Columbus plus an attempt to measure the Union’s offensive production.
The Union announced on Monday that they have reacquired Thorne Holder.
Analysis and player ratings from the Union’s loss in Columbus. Rotating rosters, cheap turnovers, an absence of attacking runs, poor ball movement – is the offensive malaise creating a confidence problem in the defense?
After falling six points behind the Crew after Saturday’s loss to Columbus, the Union drop to fourth place, two points behind second place Kansas City, one point behind third place Houston. Roundup of reaction to the Independence WPS Super Semifinal win at PPL Park, more news.
The PSP talks with Jim Hardy, founder of the Kensington Soccer Club and charter member of the Sons of Ben. Hardy talks about the mission of the KSC, its plans for the future, and why it is that soccer can be such a powerful tool for community building.
News leading into Saturday’s crucial match in Columbus. Buy tickets for Saturday’s Independence Super Semifinal game at PPL Park. More.
Supporters Summit. Kansas City and Houston replace New York behind the Union with mid-week wins. Independence nab player, sportswoman and coach of the year awards.
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