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PSP has been covering soccer in the Philadelphia area since 2009. Our contributors are players, coaches, league organizers, and fans of the sport.

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The Best of Philly Soccer Page in 2010

PSP runs down our best posts from 2010. The most entertaining and insightful to the most off the wall. Yep, happy new year.

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Help kick hunger on Saturday

Help the Sons of Ben and Philadelphia kick hunger this Saturday in a charity event meant to help people in need.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Larry Needle

A leader in Philadelphia’s effort to host World Cup games sits in for this week’s podcast to talk about Thursday’s awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Greg and Dan also share conspiracy theories — errr, analysis — about the bids and then move on to talk about Philadelphia Union’s offseason personnel moves.

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Best soccer memories of 2010

This year was a big year for soccer in Philly. We got 2 new professional teams, hosted international friendlies and saw a World Cup run like few others. That means a lot of great memories. We polled PSP’s contributors for their best 2010 soccer memories, and here they are. Come share yours.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: John Hackworth

Philadelphia Union assistant coach John Hackworth sat in for this week’s show, and he answered questions Union fans have been wondering about. Will the Union sign a veteran goalkeeper? Will Danny Mwanga be exempt from the expansion draft, and who will the Union protect? What are the team’s biggest needs? Tune in and find out.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Alejandro Moreno

Philadelphia Union forward Alejandro Moreno has sacrificed goal-scoring glory for deep hold-up play this year, and it’s won him fans and critics. He talks about that, what it will take for the Union’s young prospects to become stars, and the Union’s locker room culture. It’s a revealing, insightful interview with a man who thinks like a coach and has been the ultimate team player for the Union. Co-hosts Greg & Dan also talk about the big win over NY and this week’s final game at Colombus.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Paul Riley

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show has Philadelphia Independence head coach Paul Riley as featured guest. Greg and Dan also talk about the Union’s final stretch of games, prospects for next year, and the murderer’s row of games at PPL Park kicking off tonight.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: SI’s Grant Wahl

Sports Illustrated soccer writer Grant Wahl is a guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show this week. Wahl chimes in on Philadelphia Union, the U.S. national team’s coaching carousel, and MLS. Greg and Dan also talk some Union and Independence, the latter of whom have a big playoff game this week.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Ben Olsen

D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen is this week’s featured guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show. He talked about turning around D.C. United, coming up as a young player in southeast Pennsylvania, and his desire to keep his job on permanent (rather than interim) basis. Greg & Dan also cover Philadelphia Union’s recent form and changes to the MLS format.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show

Greg and Dan are joined by Euro soccer nuts Adam Cann and Mike Servedio to preview Champions League and talk Philadelphia Union and the Philadelphia Independence.