No shame in that at all & more morning news
What is being said about the Union v Man Utd match, the Harrisburg City Islanders lose to DC United in Open Cup quarterfinal and more news bits to impress your friends with.
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.
Daily news roundups
Daily news roundups
Union v Man U pre-match news & more
Here’s a look at this morning’s Union v Manchester United news, including some photos from Tuesday’s training session at PPL Park, and much more. Digital snarkiness included!
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly and the international friendly
Philadelphia has a long history of international friendlies dating back to 1901. Storied teams like Celtic, Manchester United, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Besiktas all visited Philadelphia in the 1900s. After 1974, friendlies became rare. Here’s a look at the teams that came to Philly and the Philly teams that played them ahead of Wednesday’s friendly between the Union and Man U.
Independence / Indy match reports
Independence loses, US Wins
Absent three players who were with the US team, the Independence lost 2-0 on Saturday to FC Gold Pride, who were missing four players to the US team. On Saturday the US team beat Sweden 3-0 in a warm-up match ahead of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 World Cup.
Fan Culture / Featured / Union
When tempers flare at PPL Park
It was hot inside PPL Park during the Union’s victory over Toronto on Saturday. Things got hotter in the stands after Toronto equalized in the 81st minute. Matters came to a boil in the exit tunnel of one section after the game.
Daily news roundups
Spot “the drunken idiot” and more morning news
Three face charges following Wednesday’s flare incident, Coudet “close” to being signed, MLS won’t let Donovan go to Europe, the Energy Drinks aren’t done with their signings, will LA be getting a toothy Brazilian, Sepp Blatter and Wikipedia vandals and more morning news.
Featured / Photo essays / Union
Union v Celtic in pictures
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was at Wednesday’s Union victory over Celtic and has the pictures to prove it.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Welcome to the new guy! And more morning news
Philly’s got two new fan favorites: Coudet and Perk. Here’s a look at what’s being said about the Union’s win over Celtic and more morning news including Bob Bradley’s possible move to Fulham, and the loan of Paul the Octopus to Madrid.
Independence / USWNT
Rodriguez scores in USA draw with Sweden
Independence forward Amy Rodriguez scored the lone US goal in Tuesday night’s draw with Sweden. Philadelphia’s Lori Lindsey started for the US and Caroline Seger captained the Sweden side.
Daily news roundups / Featured
World Cup ratings, US Rankings, Fulham and more
The TV ratings for the World Cup Final are up 41% as the soccer “fad” continues, the US moves up a spot in the FIFA rankings, is Bob Bradley headed to Fulham, what the Henry signing might mean, Le Toux All Star snub and more morning news.
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