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2012 Union roundtable, part 1

With the season opener a week away, the PSP writers have a roundtable discussion looking at the Union’s prospects in 2012. Among the topics discussed in part one are defensive depth, all of those center mids, where Adu will play, and who will be the offensive leader in 2012.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Valdes on life without the Dragon, soccer’s rising popularity, more

Valdes on life without Mondragon. West Chester United advances to USASA Region I finals. Soccer second most popular sport in key demographic. Brazil/FIFA World Cup spat. Some guy is suing Baptist Church for ruining his chances of playing for Manchester United. More news.

Featured / USWNT

USWNT makes it two-in-a-row in Algarve Cup group play

The US Women defeated Norway 2-1 to set up a rematch of the 2011 Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Monday. A win or a tie will send the US to the 2012 Algarve Cup final.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

1913: Innisfails of St. Louis comes to Philly

The East-West series of tours between St. Louis and East Coast teams continued in 1913 when Innisfails traveled East in a tour that included games against Philadelphia Hibernian and Tacony FC.

Featured / Union

Handbags in Costa Rica

With the Union down 2-0 in the first half of their final scrimmage in Costa Rica, a scuffle broke out that led to the match being abandoned. And?

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Ghana 1-1 Chile at PPL Park

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Wednesday night’s rain soaked 1–1 draw between Ghana and Chile at PPL Park.

Featured / USMNT

U-23 Match report: USA 2-0 Mexico

Gyau, Agudelo and Adu led the US under-23 national team to a thumping victory over Mexico in Dallas.

Featured / Local

Ghana 1 – 1 Chile: Match journal

On a wet and frigid evening at PPL Park, the spirited international friendly end in a draw with Ghana tying Chile 1-1 in a tightly contested, highly physical affair.

Daily news roundups / Featured

USA! USA! USA! Union previews, more

3 wins with 3 shutouts for US Soccer on Leap Day. Union previews and numbers. News from the Ghana v Chile friendly at PPL Park, and much more.

Featured / Union

10 Union players with the most to prove in 2012

With the season less than two weeks away, PSP looks at the 10 Union players with the most to prove in terms of making 2012 a success, both personally and for the club.