The Union’s handling of Chris Seitz is called the “worst ongoing saga” of the year. Okugo is called up to USMNT U-20 training camp. Two players with local ties are named to 2011 Generation adidas class and lists, lots of lists.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
2010: a year of Philly soccer for the ages
2010 was one for the ages when it comes to soccer in the Philadelphia area. We take a look back at what made 2010 such a special year.
Rooney (the other one) to MLS, more news
The other Rooney signs a deal with MLS; Dwayne De Rosario is a naughty boy; Hercules Gomez pulls a prank; Jack Warner is still a crook and CONCACAF president; the insidious influence of Stanky Legg and more morning news.
It snows, Le Toux wins assist of the year
More recognition of Le Toux’s awesomeness, Rapinoe to the Independence, some MLS news and more. I’ve got some serious shoveling to do.
Soccer and the Christmas Truce of 1914
The power of soccer is such that it has helped to start wars. It has also given vent to the emotions of wars long over. And it has stopped wars, if only for a day.
Christmas soccer in 1890s Philadelphia
A look at Christmas soccer in Philadelphia in the 1890s, the beginning of organized league play in the city.