Articles written by: Ed Farnsworth

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.

Featured

Make that 25

by × on March 18, 2011 at 6:03 pm × 1 comment

The Union bring their roster to 25 with the signing of forward Levi Houapeu and midfielders Gabriel Farfan and Keon Daniel.

Daily news roundups / Featured

One more day!

by × on March 18, 2011 at 10:40 am × 8 comments

[UPDATE: Player-related announcement expected Friday afternoon.] SBI reports Gabriel Farfan signed. Why we shouldn’t worry so much about having only five defenders. MacMath and Okugo to miss three games for national team duty. Independence doubleheader on Saturday. Where does MLS stand “soccermetrically”? Champions League draw, your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more.

Daily news roundups

Injury scares, sighs of relief

by × on March 17, 2011 at 10:21 am × 3 comments

Injury concerns for Le Toux and Mondragon prove to be nothing. Union relaxed and focused on set pieces. Some on the down-slope NFL guy thinks he’s playing for Sporting KC. USMNT Argentina/Paraguay friendlies roster announced, more news.

World Soccer History

In the beginning: Shrovetide football

by × on March 16, 2011 at 10:53 am × 3 comments

The beginning of the Union’s 2011 season is just a few short days away. Here’s a look at a form of folk football, the beginning point of soccer, still being played in England today.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Defense questions, more news

by × on March 16, 2011 at 9:44 am × 4 comments

Soccer America ranks Union defense 17th in the league; Soccer America says Valdes could make the Union playoff contenders – which is it, guys? Makeshift defense news. Ruiz has a lot to say. Are the Union a “darkhorse”? Wacky video blasts from the past and much more news.

Featured / Local

Matchday 2011: What’s new?

by × on March 15, 2011 at 10:51 am × 12 comments

With the home opener less than two weeks away, the PSP asks the Union about what changes and improvements have been made that will affect the matchday experience in 2011. Among the topics covered are parking at PPL Park, the shuttle bus service, the new season ticket card and paper ticket scanners, as well as food and beverage offerings inside the park.

Daily news roundups

Five freaking days to go!!!

by × on March 14, 2011 at 10:16 am × 3 comments

More season previews. The Union trademark “Doop.” FSC in HD coming to Philly. Garber wants refs to “reward attacking soccer.” More news, including a crazy final in Australia.

Featured / Independence

Independence Matters

by × on March 11, 2011 at 4:32 pm × 0 comments

A look at Independence news and notes, including Independence players at the Algarve Cup, coach Paul Riley’s new award, and the team’s group of new sponsors for the 2011 season

Daily news roundups

Eighth place?!?

by × on March 11, 2011 at 10:14 am × 9 comments

A poll of MLS players ranks PPL Park the eighth most intimidating stadium in the league. Eighth?!? Union take a few days off. Support ‘Stache Bash. Lousy losers. Your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news

Daily news roundups / Featured

They’re home!

by × on March 10, 2011 at 10:48 am × 12 comments

The Union are finally home, and the PSP is as excited as a bunch of little girls at the Beatles concert at JFK in 1964. More season previews. Soccer haters, take that! MLS doops with new MLS Matchday app. Toronto FC wipes clean the Union’s indignity at losing to a USL side by losing twice to a USL side. Two Independence assists in USWNT Algarve Cup win, more news.

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