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Analysis and player ratings: WPS Final

by Mike Servedio × on August 30, 2011 at 2:04 pm × 0 comments

Full analysis, player ratings and post game quotes from the WPS Final.

Stat chat: The Union defense

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 30, 2011 at 1:52 pm × 5 comments

With the back four again without a starter for the match in RSL, we look at the different back fours the Union has used this season. From the back four with Harvey, to the back line with Garfan – and the different makeshift back lines and more in between – the focus is on the defense. Is fatigue becoming a factor?

Featured / Photo essays

WPS Final in photos – Philadelphia falls to WNY Flash

by Michael Long × on August 30, 2011 at 10:50 am × 1 comment

PSP photographer Mike Long’s photo essay of the Philadelphia Independence’s tough loss in the WPS Final.

Featured / Union

The tinker toy lineup boost

by Dan Walsh × on August 30, 2011 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

Peter Nowak’s tinkering with lineups can be maddening, but he could have the last laugh if it pays off over the Union’s upcoming three-game stretch. PSP explains.

Daily news roundups / Featured

City Islanders send-off, booing your team, August round-up

by Adam Cann × on August 30, 2011 at 9:57 am × 0 comments

August summary, Harrisburg send-off party tomorrow, Union photo caption contest, Klinsmann speaks, and Stu Holden is baaaaaaaack!

Daily news roundups / Featured

Sunny again in Philadelphia

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 29, 2011 at 9:53 am × 2 comments

Storm is over, back to the soccer. Beckerman to pass on USA v Costa Rica call up to face the Union. Rodriguez rues missed chances in WPS final. Riley says he will be back. Eastern Conference top five stays the same as everyone above the Union loses. City Islanders in USL PRO Championship. The Squirrel. Blatters senility shows signs of deepening. More news.

Featured / Union

Irene and the next five games

by Adam Cann × on August 28, 2011 at 12:07 pm × 1 comment

Hurricane Irene gave the Union a chance to rest and reflect on their next five games. A series of home and away matchups that will tell us everything we need to know about this team’s playoff chances.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Final report: WNY Flash 1 – 1 Independence (5-4 in PKs)

by Mike Servedio × on August 27, 2011 at 10:10 pm × 3 comments

Western New York topped Philadelphia in a WPS Final shoot out. PSP reports direct from Rochester.

Featured / Local

PSP talks to Sinead Farrelly

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 26, 2011 at 5:51 pm × 0 comments

PSP talks with Independence midfielder and Havertown-native Sinead Farrelly ahead of Saturday’s WPS Final against Western New York in Rochester.

Featured / Independence

WPS Final Preview: Western New York Flash vs Philadelphia Independence

by Mike Servedio × on August 26, 2011 at 2:19 pm × 0 comments

The Independence travel to Western New York for a shot at the WPS Title. The match up between the league’s top two teams should be an exciting one. We’ve got a full preview ahead of the match.

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