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

Ties make me hungry and more news

News from around the soccer world to get your week underway. At least you don’t play for North Korea!

Featured / Union

Union sign JT Noone, waive Brian Perk

Midfielder JT Noone becomes the Union’s first local signing. Earlier it was announced that the club had waived goalkeeper Brian Perk.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union grades and more morning news

Some end-of-week news to talk about while you’re waiting to order your Union Dog at Saturday’s Union match against New England Revolution. Including mid-season grades, an excellent profile of a Philly soccer player from the 1950s, trade rumors and signings, WPS restructuring and an American four minute hat-trick against a Chelsea XI.

Featured / History / Local / Philadelphia Soccer History / US Amateur Cup

Great Philly teams: United German Hungarians

Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.

Independence / Indy match reports

Rodriguez nets two more in win over Chicago

Amy Rodriguez continues her fine run of form with two goals and an assist in the Independence’s 3-0 victory over Chicago Red Stars.

Daily news roundups

Iran prez disses Octopus & more news of the morn

PSP photographer chosen to shoot 2010 Homeless World Cup in Rio, Garber loves the Glazers, Maradona ‘betrayed,” Paul the Octopus a symbol of decadence and decay, and more news to wash the awful taste of the All-Star game out of your mouth

Daily news roundups

Le Toux wants to score and more morning news

Some All-Star game news ahead of tonight’s game and more news than you can wave a cursor at.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Independence wallop Sky Blue

The Independence sent Sky Blue FC on their way home blank and blue after a decisive 4-1 victory at John A Farrell Stadium in West Chester. Amy Rodriguez scored twice and Caroline Seger had three assists.

Featured / Local

FC Delco falls to Crew Juniors

The FC Delco Hammerheads lost the US Youth Soccer Under 19 National Championship final Saturday night in a hard fought contest with Ohio Crew Juniors. The Crew Juniors became the first MLS youth academy team to win the James P. McGuire Cup.

Daily news roundups

FC Delco in National Championship Final & more news

FC Delco in U-19 National Championship Final that will be live on FSC, More on “Chacho” Coudet signing, Union Jack on loan to Harrisburg, Convey on All-Star team, MLS ranked 88th in the world, fallout from juvenile cheer, this weekend’s Footy on the Telly™ and more news to chew on.