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.

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Union signs Arrieta

It’s official: the Union have a new defender in Cristian Arrieta. And he can play in the home opener!

Daily news roundups

It’s Union time!

We roundup Friday morning’s news ahead of the Union’s home opener tomorrow. With 25,000 tickets already sold, Philly’s message to DC United: We’re here, to cheer, and send you packing!

Featured / Union

Emilio deal to Union pending

The Washington Post is reporting Emilio has a tentative deal with the Union that is being held up by DC United. The 2007 MLS MVP is not happy with the delay.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union pep rally, news and hilarious video

A roundup of the latest Union news, a reminder of Friday’s Union pep rally, and a hilarious video of a sideline commentator who doesn’t know what’s going on

Daily news roundups / Featured

Messi triumphant and more

The lead story in the world of soccer today is Lionel Messi’s four goals against Arsenal to eliminate them from the Champions League. The Guardian has a nice piece that wonders why it took everyone so long to agree that Messi is the best player in the world. The third […]

Featured / Union

Union announce local TV schedule

Delaware and Lehigh Valley Union fans will be able to see every Union match of the 2010 season live on TV. But you better have HD. Kyle Martino will join JP Dellacamera as the voice of the Union.

Featured / Independence

Independence wrap up preseason with a shirt sponsor

The Philadelphia Independence sign a shirt sponsorship deal and win their last preseason match in advance of their April 11 season opener against the Atlanta Beat.

Featured / Union

Union unveil new defensive trio

On Thursday the Philadelphia Union announced the signing of three brothers who it is hoped will shore up the team’s defense while playing an entertaining brand of “old time soccer.”

Featured / MLS

MLS adds second DP slot, option for a third

The MLS has expanded the designated player rule. All clubs can now add a second designated player to their roster and have the option to purchase the rights to add a third.

The Philadelphia Phillies/Philly soccer connection, part 2
Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

The Philadelphia Phillies/Philly soccer connection, part 2

The conclusion of our look back at the short-lived Philadelphia Phillies soccer team of 1894.