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

RSL draws in CL, Nowak on Feilhaber, more news

RSL draws 2-2 against Monterrey in CONCACAF CL final first leg of of last minute Morales goal. Peter Nowak explains decision to pass on Feilhaber. Dollar Dog Day coming. Real Madrid wins Copa del Rey; Ramos drops cup and team bus runs over it. More news

Featured / History / Philadelphia Soccer History

Bethlehem Steel FC

Bethlehem Steel FC were the most successful American soccer team of the first half of the Twentieth Century, rising quickly from an informal local side to professional national powerhouse in less than twenty years.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Ruiz for goal of the week, more news

Ruiz nominated for Goal of the Week. Saturday’s draw means drop in power rankings. Okugo makes Best XI. RSL news ahead of CONCACAF CL final first leg. Mail bombs in Glasgow. Getafe “Team Dubai” rebranding, still time to support the Anderson Monarchs film. More news.

Featured / Photo essays

Union v Sounders in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of the Union v Sounders.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Sodden

Roundup of quotes and reaction to Saturday’s disappointing result and more news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Last minute rumors, previews, more news

Last minute signing rumors are a twittering on this the final day of the transfer window. A Union v Seattle match preview roundup. Portland home opener louder than bombs. More news.

Featured / Independence

For the Sons of Ben, it’s not just about the Union

The Sons of Ben support for the Union is already legendary. They aim for the same in their support of the Independence.

Daily news roundups

Like a willow … & more news

Brian Carroll questionable for Saturday and more Union v Seattle news including Sigi Scmid’s arboreal observations. RSL v Union schedule kerfuffle. Union fan in Manchester. More news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

We’re number 2! I mean 3. Uh, make that 4.

Union ranked 2nd, 3rd or 4th depending on where you look. Is a “strategic partnership” with Atletico Madrid in the works for the Union? Cats in Portland, grass in Seattle. Beckham says he may stay in…snore…More more news.

Featured / Local

The Anderson Monarchs

The PSP talks with Eugene Martin, director of the forthcoming film, The Anderson Monarchs. Hailing from South Philadelphia, the Anderson Monarchs are the only all-girl, African-American soccer team in the US. Nominated for Sports Team of the Year in Sports Illustrated in 2008, the Guardian said they might be the most important sports team in the U.S.