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

Big question answered soon, more news

Finger nails across the Delaware Valley continue to be chewed to bloody stubs and sale of antacids soars across the region soars as Union supporters await the announcement of who will be protected in the Expansion Draft. Thars a’ changes ahead in MLS playoff structure. League considering move to international schedule and more morning news.

USWNT / World

Morgan, USWNT top Italy in first playoff

Alex Morgan scored deep in stoppage time to put the US ahead of Italy in the first leg of the 2011 Women’s World Cup qualification playoff series.

Daily news roundups

Zach in Germany, Union academy structure announced

Young phenom Zach Pfeffer is training with Hoffenheim as the Union prepares to announce its academy structure. More protected list speculation. Penn advances in NCAA championship tournament while Princeton is eliminated. MLS Cup final picks and pieces. USWNT World Cup qualifier playoff against Italy is a return to the beginning. Your weekend TV listings and more news.

Daily news roundups

Agudelo goal for US win, more news

17-year-old Agudelo scores in USA debut. Jay DeMerit to sign with Vancouver today. FIFA bans and fines six including two executive committee members but clears Spain/Portugal 2018 and Qatar 2022 of vote trading. SAF says modern soccer players are “fragile human beings,” and more morning news

Daily news roundups / Featured

Le Toux named in MLS Best XI, more news

Sebastien Le Toux is named in MLS Best XI and he’s so awesome all he’s thinking about is the team. Garber gives MLS Sate of the League. Kansas City gets a new name. WPS lives. More doubts about US 2022 World Cup bid. Scottish team mistakenly uses picture of Nazis on Remembrance Day program and more morning news.

Fan Culture / Featured / Local / Photo essays

We applaud you, the fans

As we at the PSP mark our first anniversary, we celebrate you, the fans, as seen through the lenses of PSP photographers – Daniel Gajdamowicz, Paul Rudderow and Nicolae Stoian. Thanks for a great year!

Daily news roundups

Salinas to be protected? More news

Could a recent article on the Union’s website signal that Shea Salinas will be protected? Goal.com says Seitz is why Le Toux is not MVP. WPS is on the verge of collapse as FC Gold Pride folds. Colorado v Dallas in MLS Cup final. Special 1 TV looks at Wayne Rooney’s radical treatment and more morning news.

Fan Culture / Featured / Local / Photo essays

Philadelphia, U-S-A!

We look back at the US national team matches in the Philadelphia area in 2010 as seen through the lenses of PSP photographers Paul Rudderow and Nicolae Stoian.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Scalora named Ivy League Rookie of the Year & more news

Penn ‘s Kerry Scalora is named Ivy League Rookie of the Year. Arrieta denies he wants to leave. Klinsmann unveiled at TFC. Henry says Energy Drinks need rest, not another DP. Qatar’s 2002 WC bid “starting to look like favorites.” Iverson cheered at soccer match in Turkey. Your weekend television listings and more morning news.

USMNT / World

18-man roster for South Africa friendly announced

The roster for the November 17 friendly against South Africa is evenly split between players based in MLS and abroad. Six on the roster will be working for their first cap.