Roundups, roundups roundups! Reaction to USA v Colombia yawnfest, Independence trade Karina LeBlanc, City Islanders join USL PRO League, local college action, Liverpool sale to go through, Serbia knuckleheads and more morning news.
Author: Ed Farnsworth
Good luck? Beckham? More news.
The local media is a flutter over Beckham’s presence in our fair city; a look at how soccer is bringing the world to Philly; reaction to the USWNT draw with China and the reasons for poor ticket sales for Tuesday’s USA v Colombia friendly; World Cup bid update; Surprise!, the Liverpool deal is headed for court and more morning news.
Vote Le Toux and Union Jack + more news
Two Union strikes up for goal of the week; Beckham speaks, but doesn’t have as much impact as a horse; Rodriguez & Lindsey named to WPS Best XI; some local college news; Toronto fans in revolt; the president of Bolivia knees an opponent on the pitch and one other thing…hmmm….What was it?…Oh yeah, Liverpool to replace two Yanks with one.
Raves: Holmfridur Magnusdottir
Our series of “Raves,” in which PSP’s writers each pick out one Philadelphia player to rave about and tell you why you should love them too, continues with a look at Holmfridur Magnusdottir of the Philadelphia Independence, the best left back in Philadelphia. Along the way, there’s a bit on why you should care about the women’s game.
US roster announced & more morning news
The US roster for the upcoming friendly against Colombia is announced – Altidore, Bradley, Dempsey and Howard among those named while Donovan is not, Messi wins the Golden Shoe, Sir Alex Ferguson is a big baby, this weekend’s Footy on the Telly listings and more morning news.
Union flattened, more morning news
A roundup of reaction to the Union’s humbling in Colorado, Philly takes 9,000 vote lead in WC host city vote, ticked off Canadians, WPS news, how CONCACAF is killing USA v Mexico rivalry, more on the suit against US Soccer, today’s Footy on the Telly and more morning news. Where’s my cup of tea?