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.
Union sources confirm Mbolhi’s departure. Reaction to win in Montreal. League results. Newly appointed head of FIFA reform committee says soccer in the US is “just an ethnic sport for girls in schools.” More.
Following announcements from Turkey, Union sources confirm Rais Mbolhi has signed with Antalyaspor. UPDATE: Union, MLS announce mutual termination of contract with Mbolhi.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Andre Blake — who Curtin says will get the start against New England on Saturday — and Michael Lahoud.
Tickets for US Open Cup final now on general sale. Notes from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference, including facing Drogba, injury report, and Fabinho getting a green card. More news.
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Curtin discusses facing Montreal and Didier Drogba, gives an injury update, confirms Rais Mbolhi is on trial with Bolton Wanderers, says Andre Blake may get a start, talks about the importance of the new Union-owned USL team, and says Fabinho now has a Green Card.
Details on the Union’s new USL team and more morning news.
Second year defender Richie Marquez is this week’s guest. After that, Greg and Eli discuss the Union launching a USL team.
It’s official: the Union will own and operate a USL team that will begin play in 2016 and will call Bethlehem in the Lehigh Valley home.
Sons of Ben: The Movie goes on sale today on DVD. While it’s a film about how a small group of committed supporters brought a MLS franchise to Philly, it’s also a story about belief and commitment to a community.
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