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.

Featured / Union

Ticketmaster can take a hike

The presale for Union v Real Madrid tickets started on Tuesday morning. Buying tickets for the game wasn’t the best of experiences. Now includes update!

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ruiz gets Gold Cup call-up, more news

Ruiz gets Guatemala national team call-up for Gold Cup. That goal. Independence draw in Boston. Reading United and amateur club Phoenix SC in Us Open Cup. US roster for Gold Cup to be announced this afternoon. Qatar hits back. Happy birthday, Carlos!

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Stat chat: Union v Fire

A look at the numbers from the win over Chicago.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“Ineffective energy”

Nowak says Union’s troubles stem from “ineffective energy.” More Union news ahead of Saturday’s game against Chicago including Le Toux’s touch and why summer friendlies are important. More morning news including your weekly Footy on the Telly listings.

Daily news roundups / Featured

PDN confirms Real Madrid friendly, more news

After original story is pulled, the Daily News again reports the Union will play Real Madrid. Reading United continues dominant form with 4-1 win. USWNT defeats Japan. Sepp Blatter refuses to rule out re-staging 2022 World Cup hosting vote if corruption allegations are proven.

Featured / Union

Union v Real Madrid summer friendly deal done

The Daily News reports the deal for the Union to host Real Madrid on Saturday, July 23 at the Linc has been signed.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union v Real Madrid rumors and more

Further info on possible Union v Real Madrid friendly on July 23. Power ranking roundup. Vote Mondragon. Pail Riley a “tactical magician.” US Soccer says Jack Warner can’t tell them how to vote, more news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

One out of three

Reaction and quotes from Saturday’s loss to Dallas. Down a player and a goal, the Independence rally on the road for a 2-1 win. Reading United open home season with a bang. City Islanders draw. More news

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

Stat chat: Dallas v Union

The Union’s offensive woes deepen as Sebastien Le Toux fails to record a shot for the second game in a row. The insertion of Carlos Ruiz in the second half also yielded no shots from the Union’s other $300,000 man, the one paid to score goals, not save them.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Mondragon probable, more news

Faryd Mondragon listed as probable for Saturday. Hackworth, Califf not satisfied with draw against Galaxy. Reading United forward named to PDL Team of the Week. Creative headlines ahead of Cascadian derby. Your weekend television listings, more news.