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.
Mike Quarino, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Fan Relations for the Union, talks about what it takes to become an officially recognized supporters group; namely, all of the hard work and less glamorous things that the Sons of Ben do so well like being truly organized. He also says the club is “all for re-classing more sections into a ‘standing section'” if the demand is there.
More on a very impressive Chris Agorsor. Ryan Richter named Philly Soccer Six Player of the Year. Seitz talks about his ups and downs. Seattle season ticket slump? Could Jack Warner’s days (fingers crossed!) finally be numbered? All this and more morning news.
Coudet waived. More on Agorsor. Mondragon recalls 1994 World Cup. Pfeffer in disbelief. Harvey steady. McInerney answers questions. Can you believe there’s more?!?
Independence draft pick answers questions from USWNT camp, Dellacamera previews the Eastern conference, and corruption in international football? No way!
Zach Pfeffer scored from 35-yards out to record his first professional goal in the Union’s 1-0 win over University of Central Florida.
On the other side of PPL Park from the River End is the Bridge Crew, located in an area filled with families and youth soccer clubs. This means different standards of conduct prevail than you might find in more boisterous areas of the park and informs a mission statement that emphasizes positive, sportsman-like behavior. But that doesn’t mean they love the Union any less.
Reaction from the Union’s Thursday’s win over USF. Season ticket card to replace paper tickets. The problems with the MLS schedule. Three Independence players get national team call ups as preseason schedule released. Is Manchester United about to become Qatari-owned? Your weekend footy on the telly listings and more news.
Sebastien Le Toux opened up the scoring before assisting Danny Mwanga in the Union’s 2-0 win over the University of South Florida.
Three great pieces of news for the price of one: The 2011 Union schedule has been announced. Group and individual tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, February 16. Also, the PSP has been told by the club that season ticket sales are ahead of pace compared to last year.
Our Series on the other supporters groups continues with the Corner Creeps, who are located in section 134 in the River End.
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