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Philly soccer, 100 years ago today

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 30, 2011 at 10:40 am × 5 comments

In March 1911, Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian were in the semifinals of the American Cup and fighting for the top spot in the Pennsylvania League.

Moving up the rankings, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 30, 2011 at 10:11 am × 3 comments

Union climb to 5th in power rankings. LA columnist thinks Union will win. Beckham scored on Mondragon at WC 1998 and hopes to do so again. Ochocinco makes KC reserves. Reaction to USA loss. 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame class announced and much, much more news.

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A day in the life of the Sons of Ben

by Earl Gardner × on March 29, 2011 at 11:15 am × 10 comments

From the setup of the River End, to the Stache Bash at the tailgate, to the game itself, opening day for the Sons of Ben involved a lot of hard work as well as fun. PSP photographer Earl Gardner spent the day with the Sons of Ben to capture both the work and the fun.

Featured / Union

Winning ugly is ugly…Time to get better

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on March 29, 2011 at 11:00 am × 14 comments

Two victories against MLS minnows are a great way to start the season, but what does it mean for the Union going into the weekend’s clash with the Galaxy?

Featured / MLS

Q & A with Brendan Burke

by Ed Farnsworth × on March 28, 2011 at 10:55 am × 2 comments

Brendan Burke, the coach of the Union’s Premier Development League partner club Reading United, was recently named coach of the Union’s reserve team. He talks to the PSP about his additional responsibilities and what the club seeks to achieve through the Reserve League.

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Player ratings and analysis: Union v Whitecaps

by Adam Cann × on March 28, 2011 at 8:45 am × 16 comments

Player ratings and complete analysis of the Union’s rough and tumble victory over the Whitecaps and their giant, dirty, red-carded version of Le Toux (that is to say: French)…

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Ruiz off the mark: Union 1 – 0 Whitecaps

by Adam Cann × on March 26, 2011 at 6:29 pm × 11 comments

Carlos Ruiz scored in the 77th minute as the Union dominated possession on 10-man Vancouver. PSP has a recap and video highlights.

Featured / Union

Mapp: A lot of positives against Houston

by Adam Cann × on March 25, 2011 at 12:02 pm × 3 comments

He got better as the season went on in 2010. Now Justin Mapp is looking to claim a playmaker role in the Union’s offense. He talks to the Philly Soccer Page about his leadership style and his tactical game against Houston.

Featured / Local / Union

Give me fantasy or give me death!

by Ryan Pine × on March 25, 2011 at 11:20 am × 12 comments

PSP’s Ryan Pine bemoans his slowed pulse.

Featured / MLS

Brian Carroll will win you over

by Adam Cann × on March 25, 2011 at 10:15 am × 0 comments

“Don’t cut corners or take plays off,” Brian Carroll tells the PSP. This is how an unassuming Wake Forest midfielder has grown into a defensive lynchpin for two MLS Cup winning teams. Also, he has an amazing new nickname…

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