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

Doopless

26 shots, seven on target, zero goals. Reaction to the Union’s scoreless draw against KC, who didn’t even have a shot on goal.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak says he will “shuffle the deck,” more news

Nowak says he will shuffle the deck but who knows what’s in the cards? Ruiz quashes trade rumors. Paunovic thinks he’s fitting right in. More news including power ranking roundup.

Featured / MLS

Stat chat: Vancouver v Union

The numbers from Saturday’s loss to Vancouver were just as you thought: as bad as those in the losses against Dallas and Portland. Not that Vancouver’s were much better, an indication of while the loss was so disappointing. Also, a look at Le Toux. Believe it or not, according to some offensive statistical measures, Le Toux is improving – except for the one that matters most.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak: “We’re like a charity right now”

Nowak describes Union is like a charity, “giving life and points to other teams;” admits he doesn’t know how to use Paunovic, who “”still needs match fitness” and says Le Toux has to finish his chances. Independence wallop magicJack 6-0. More news.

Featured

Vancouver v Union live commentary

Join the PSP for live commentary as the Union take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, June 18. Coverage begins at 9:45pm. Kickoff is at 10pm.

Featured

Bryan James steps down as SOB prez

Citing increased time commitments at work, SOB co-founder Bryan James has stepped down as president of the supporters group. Matt Ansboro takes over as president.

Featured / Local

Kenzinger ad to air during Union games

Philadelphia Brewing Company’s new Kenzinger commercial will begin airing during broadcasts of Union games on Comcast beginning in July.

Featured / MLS

Reject the snub: Vote Valdes and Williams!

Carlos Valdes and Sheanon Williams were snubbed when the All-Star ballot was released. You can vote for them via Twitter Friday through Monday, June 17-June 20. Here’s how.

Daily news roundups / Featured

About Saturday’s game…

Predictions roundup for Saturday’s game in Vancouver. Salinas is now dead to me. Did the Inquirer just call Nowak a whiner? Okugo’s on the mend and Garfan’s feeling better, too. The view from Vancouver. Private flights for Donovan and Dempsey. Your weekend TV listings, more news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ruiz rumors, more news

Rumors emerge that Ruiz will leave the Union for former club Puebla in the summer transfer window. PPL Park ranked 8th best in MLS. Donovan and Dempsey to miss training ahead of Jamaica game for family weddings. More news.