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

The future starts now & more news

Sakiewicz talks about what needs to be done while Nowak answers questions. Henderson talks cheesesteaks ahead of the Independence’s big game on Sunday. The Bradley saga never ends, while the first all-professional U.S. U-20 squad is named. Jack Warner is a crook and Platini is a neanderthal. The Champions League draw and this weekeend’s Footy on the Telly. And more, if you can believe it.

Daily news roundups

New goalie for Union, Mwanga for USA

Harrisburg City Islander keeper Chencinski training with the Union, Mwanga says playing for the US in the World Cup would be enjoyable, Independence stadium options, Webb says he should have given De Jong a red and more morning news,

Daily news roundups

Soda for soccer and more news

Union drop to third in MLS attendance, Heinze linked to MLS move, the Bradley-Aston Villa dance continues, FIFA clear North Korea, the New Mexico women’s soccer hair puller is back, Mourinho disses Cappello, today’s Footy on the Telly and more news on a slow Wednesday. Don’t forget to vote for the Union.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Independence lose 1-0, remain in second place

The Independence missed an opportunity to solidify their hold on second place with a 1-0 road loss to Sky Blue FC in a match that featured a 112 minute rain delay.

Daily news roundups

Do it Fred! And more morning news

Fred says the Union needs to continue shooting the ball; new MLS players salary info; the Padres are pis…I mean miffed; Guzan pelted by coins, lighters, drinks, shots on goal; Ronaldinho making “remakarble progress” losing weight, Paul the Octopus pulls for England, your weekend Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news.

Featured / Union

Let it be

In a recent message to season ticket holders, the Union acknowledge the complaints they have received about some of the chants coming out of the supporters section. On PSP writer reluctantly offers his support of the chants. And suggests an alternative to one chant in particular. Caution: the language gets a little blue…

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Le Toux on track for a record and more news

Le Toux could join a elite group of players with a goal and an assist on Sunday; Hackworth expects a tough game; MLS TV ratings down 9.5%; ugly, cynical gamesmanship in CONCACAF CL match; USA v Poland date announced; Internacional wins Copa Libertadores; Arsenal Fanshare gives fans a stake in the club and more morning news.

Daily news roundups

Anelka laughs off ban and more news

Anelka laughs off ban from “clowns” at FFF, vote Mwanga for goal of the week, Septa not so bad, Sanderson quits England, Rodriguez player of the week and DiMartino is too, plus more morning news

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Lohman’s late goal beats Atlanta in comeback win

Two DiMartino goals, two Rodriguez assists and Lohman’s game winner tops Atlanta to keep the Independence firmly in second place.

Daily news roundups

Bradley new manager of Aston Villa? More news…

The Birmingham Mail reports Bob Bradley will be named the new manager of Aston Villa, Union news ahead of Saturdays meeting with Colorado, Jaime Moreno to leave MLS while Omar Bravo has joined, Henry says Americans can be proud of Donovan, Beckham thumbs nose at Capello offer, Solo alleges racist chants in WPS match and your weekend Footy on the Telly with the return of the EPL.