Footy on the Telly, March 13-19
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.
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.
Soccer on TV
Signing News
Union sign Eric Bird
Union announce signing of 2015 SuperDraft pick and midfielder Eric Bird, who Jim Curtin has said he sees as a backup for Vincent Nogueira.
Breaking News
Linc to host 2015 Gold Cup final, PPL Park third place match
It’s official: Philly will be the center of the CONCACAF universe this summer with the Gold Cup final at the Linc, and the third place game at PPL Park.
Daily news roundups
Sapong out with concussion and fractured cheekbone, Curtin on formations and Maidana, Linc, more
CJ Sapong out indefinitely. Notes from Curtin’s presser. Linc Gold Cup announcement today. USWNT wins Algarve Cup. US U-17s miss chance to clinch WC spot. More.
Press Conference
Video and transcript: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference
Jim Curtin onthe draw against Colorado, counterattacking against RSL, Fernando Aristeguieta’s league debut, Zach Pfeffer, Cristian Maidana, formations, CJ Sapong’s injury status, and more.
Daily news roundups
Union bits, Langley to Ireland, MLS bits, big NT games today, more
Curtin presser today. RSL notes. Morgan Langley signs with Irish club. MLS bits. USWNT and US U-17 MNT in big games today. More news.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Peter Pappas
Union color color commentator Peter Pappas joins Greg, Eli, and Kevin to discuss Saturday’s season opener, which ended in a frustrating scoreless draw.
Daily news roundups
Union set new ratings record, Gaddis named to SI Best XI, USWNT advances to Algarve Cup final, more
Broadcast of season opener a new ratings high. Gaddis named to SI’s Best XI for Week 1. USWNT scoreless draw with Iceland enough to reach Algarve Cup final. More news.
Daily news roundups
Reaction to Union’s season opening draw, league results, CBA update, USNTs news, more
Disappointment is the refrain from the Union locker room after Saturday’s draw. Results from around the league. CBA update. More.
Postgame
Postgame video and quotes: Union 0-0 Rapids
Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference after the Union’s 0-0 draw with Colorado. Also, video of postgame interviews with Jim Curtin, Zach Pffeffer, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Maurice Edu.
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