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Farfan training stint with Sunderland confirmed

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 12, 2012 at 12:46 am × 2 comments

Union assistant coach John Hackworth made clear that Michael Farfan’s training stint at Sunderland is an attempt to prepare for preseason, not a trial in preparation for a move abroad. [Updated]

Farrelly re-signs, Lenczyk signs, Riley talks Independence roster

by Mike Servedio × on January 12, 2012 at 12:04 am × 4 comments

Havertown native and versatile young midfielder has officially resigned with the Independence. Coach Paul Riley talks to PSP about Farrelly, the signing of striker Meghan Lenczyk and the announcement of two “huge” signings to come next week.

Featured / MLS / Union

SuperDraft what, who and why: Possible Union selections

by Adam Cann × on January 11, 2012 at 11:00 am × 2 comments

Nobody seems to know what the Union will do in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft; experts have predicted everything from defenders to wingers for Philly with the No. 13 pick. PSP looks at potential Union targets at wing, defender and striker.

Featured / Union

Who’s gonna drive this team?!?

by Adam Cann × on January 11, 2012 at 10:45 am × 10 comments

The Union finished 2011 with two strong candidates for the central attacking midfield job. When 2012 begins, they may not have either. What are the Union to do?

Daily news roundups / Featured

Marfan to train with Sunderland? Additional troubles for WPS. More news.

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 11, 2012 at 10:31 am × 1 comment

SBI tweets that Michael Farfan is going on a training stint with Sunderland. WPS future again in question after court ruling. Draft news and Peanut Chews. Argentina v Brazil at the New Meadowlands. More news

Featured / Local / Reading United AC

Buy local: Local players draw MLS eyes in draft

by Dan Walsh × on January 10, 2012 at 10:30 am × 3 comments

Last year, Reading United alum C.J. Sapong was MLS Rookie of the Year. This year, Matt Hedges and a host of other players with ties to RU and the Philly area will be in play for Thursday’s MLS amateur draft. PSP runs them down.

Featured / The Pine Barrens League

The Pine Barrens League, part 6: The battle against the Donovans

by G. M. Schnauzer × on January 9, 2012 at 11:30 am × 1 comment

Schnauzer and company continue their play to the finals. This time they face the Donovans.

Daily news roundups / Featured

MLS All-Star game in Philly?-Not so fast says DN. More news.

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 9, 2012 at 10:01 am × 12 comments

Daily News reporter Kerith Gabriel tweets that reports of MLS All-Star game in Philly are premature. Abby Wambach and Marta say they may not play in WPS in 2012. More mock drafts. Combine news. Dempsey hat trick. More news.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Peter Nowak

by Adam Cann × on January 6, 2012 at 12:20 pm × 3 comments

Peter Nowak has a lot of roles to play for the Philadelphia Union. From bringing in players to organizing them on the pitch, 2011 was a mixed bag for the Union chief. But if he learned one thing this year, it was how to interact with the fans. Through Twitter and a better understanding of what it means to be the face of a beloved franchise, Nowak embraced the Union’s 12th man. What will 2012 hold for the biggest name on the Union?

Featured / Local / Union

IS IT SOCCER SEASON YET?

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on January 6, 2012 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

The PSP offers some gut reactions to the release of the Union’s 2012 schedule.

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