Rankings roundup and more morning news
Union move to second in multiple power rankings. Williams named to Best XI. USMNT player ratings roundup. Chuck Blazer questioned by FIFA, more news.
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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
City Islanders advance, Reading & Phoenix out of USOC
Harrisburg scores two goals against 10 men Reading United in closing minutes to advance to the Second Round of the USOC. A late rally from Phoenix SC in Rochester falls short. Harrisburg now hosts Rochester on June 21.
Featured / Match stats / Statistics
Shat chat: Union v RSL
Looking at the number’s from Saturday’s draw with RSL, including how the game compared to the previous four games and a look at the Union’s numbers at home versus on the road.
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Union sign Paunovic
The Union have signed formerly retired 33-year-old Serbian forward Veljko Paunovic.
Daily news roundups
Officiating v finishing, more news
Reaction to Saturday’s draw: poor officiating v inability to put a team away. Meanwhile, some RSL blogger moans on about Nowak. Eastern Conference results. Independence becomes first team to squelch Flash. That Hassli goal. Reaction to USMNT loss, more news.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Another stupid mascot, more news
Roundup of news and previews ahead of Saturday’s visit from RSL. How to get Valdes and Williams on the All-Star team. More news and your weekend television listings.
Daily news roundups / Featured
All-Star ballot snubbery, Gate is closed, more news
On the All-Star Ballot snubbery. The ‘Gate is finally closed. Juventus to use Philly as home base during summer tour. Harrisburg City Islanders makes it three wins in a row. More news.
Daily news roundups / Featured
US wins, power rankings, FIFA/CONCACAF nuts, more
The US tops Canada, again. Union power rankings roundup. Mapp injury “minor.” More “Where’s Orozco Fiscal.” Further FIFA/CONCACAF hi jinks, more news.
Match stats / Statistics / Union
Stat chat: Rapids v Union
By the numbers, momentum clearly was shifting the Union’s way in the second half against Colorado; Le Toux records no shots for third time in the past five games.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Do you believe in Mwagic, more news
That PK call? Nowak: “Bogus.” Someone please put candy in the Union young-in’s carry-on bags. Califf highest ranked Union player in Castrol Index; Le Toux highest ranked Union offensive player at no, 135. Independence have disappointing scoreless draw. Neanderthals live among us, write for Daily News, more news.
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