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

“What’s the difference if we win 5-0 or 1-0?”

Roundup of reaction to Union win over Red Bulls and more morning news.

Featured / Local

Union Reserves 2 – 1 New York Red Bulls Reserves

Saturday night’s hero Roger Torres assisted on Jack McInerney’s opening goal in the 50th minute with Chris Agorsor scoring the game winner in the 81st minute.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Nowak: “The spirit is great”

Nowak says the team’s mental and physical condition after the USOC loss is fine. Califf says the team are the kind of guys you want to have on your side in a fight. Expect a summer friendlies announcement in “30 days or so.” Independence season opener on Sunday. More news and your weekend television listings.

Daily news roundups

“I had a couple of comments about his performance”

Nowak is proud of how the Union played in Wednesday’s loss to DC United in the US Open Cup and has some strong words about the officiating. Despite assist from Amobi Okugo, US knocked out of qualifying for U-20 World Cup by Guatemala in 2-1 loss. Eric Hassli: Big and stupid. Video match highlights of Union and US loss and more news.

Featured / History / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philadelphia Hibernian in 1911 American Cup Final

Four Philadelphia teams—Collingwood FC, Philadelphia Thistle, Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian—made it to the second round of the 1911 American Cup. By April 1911, only Hibernian had survived to face Rhode Island’s Howard & Bullough in the final.

Daily news roundups

Union take on DC in Open Cup, more news

Round up of news ahead of tonight’s US Open Cup match against DC United, including how you can follow the action. Real Salt Lake advances to CONCACAF Champions League final. MacMath and Okugo to lead US U-20’s against Guatemala tonight in CONCACAF U-20 Championship Quarterfinals. More news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Not so good, more news

Roundup of quotes and reaction following Saturday’s dreary, drab and downright disappointingly dreadful loss to LA.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“This is a real test”

Union news before Saturday’s game in LA: Califf says its time to make a statement. Mondragon unimpressed with shutouts. DOOP controversy averted. Video of Beckham v Mondragon at WC 1998. Your weekend TV listings and much more news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Injury concerns, more news

Injury concerns for the Union ahead of Saturday’s match in LA. Union taking LA very seriously. Donovan expected to play on Saturday. Independence announce 2011 roster. Ochocinco explains what playing soccer is like for an American football audience. FIFA won’t tell what it pays itself. UEFA concerned about hooliganism ahead of Euro 2012 and more news.

Featured

Nowak named EVP of Soccer Operations/Team Manager

Peter Nowak earns himself a new title for the Union.