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Reaction to the Union’s migserable performance in Chicago, more news.
Articles written by: Ed Farnsworth
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.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Daily news roundups / Featured
Putting out the Fire, more news
What the Union players and coaches are saying ahead of tonight’s game in Chicago. Plus: match previews from across the web, power rankings, USMNT roster announcement possibilities, a bag of fish and much more.
Featured
Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union live commentary
Join Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio for live commentary of the Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union match on Wednesday night. Adam Cann will be providing updates from the press box at Toyota Park.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Alexi Lalas
Alexi Lalas joins KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch to discuss the Klinsmann hiring. Greg and Eli then look at the tough loss against Colorado and look forward to the Union’s games against Chicago and Houston. Greg and Eli also talk about the Independence, who clinched a playoff spot with Sunday’s win over Atlanta.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Money, money, money
The Daily News reports Ruiz is headed to Veracruz for the money. Vote Torres for Goal of the Week. Independence owner on WPS expansion, working with MLS. The Klinsmann era begins.
Featured / Match stats / Statistics
Stat chat: Union v Rapids
A look at the Union’s numbers in the loss to Colorado. Plus, how the Union have done when their opponent scores first, the numbers for when Le Toux and Mwanga have started together in 2011 and a look at the Union’s season averages for home and away games.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Heads U lose, tails U lose
Reaction to Friday’s losses against Colorado and of Carlos Ruiz. Philly.com says Ruiz negotiations continue. Did Nowak really blame the fans? (Yes.) Independence clinch at least second place with win on Sunday. More news.
Featured / Local
What the Union will miss from Carlos Ruiz
The Union have lost more than their highest goal scorer with the departure of Carlos Ruiz.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Let’s do this thing! More news.
Union v Rapids preview roundup. Nowak says Rapids won’t be like Real Madrid and explains Holder let go to make room for impending transfer. Mwanga tipped by Lalas as potential Premiership star. USMNT coach speculation. Weekend TV listings, more news.
Featured
Bob Bradley fired
US Soccer announced on Thursday that Bob Bradley has been fired as coach of the USMNT.
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