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To expand or not to expand?

by Dan Walsh × on April 14, 2011 at 1:35 pm × 17 comments

Villanova football may not be ready for prime time, but that doesn’t mean Philadelphia Union shouldn’t expand PPL Park or consider hosting American football there. After all, money matters.

Featured / Independence

For the Sons of Ben, it’s not just about the Union

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 14, 2011 at 11:06 am × 0 comments

The Sons of Ben support for the Union is already legendary. They aim for the same in their support of the Independence.

Featured / Harrisburg City Islanders

Harrisburg City Islanders season preview

by Tim Uhrich × on April 13, 2011 at 10:23 am × 4 comments

The PSP previews of the City Islanders ahead of their season opener at home against Pittsburgh Riverhounds on April 16.

Daily news roundups / Featured

We’re number 2! I mean 3. Uh, make that 4.

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 13, 2011 at 8:41 am × 3 comments

Union ranked 2nd, 3rd or 4th depending on where you look. Is a “strategic partnership” with Atletico Madrid in the works for the Union? Cats in Portland, grass in Seattle. Beckham says he may stay in…snore…More more news.

Featured / Photo essays

Union reserves 2-1 win over Red Bulls in pictures

by Earl Gardner × on April 12, 2011 at 7:57 pm × 4 comments

The Philadelphia Union won their first Reserve League match against the Red Bulls 2-1. Earl Gardner documents the scene on and off the pitch..

Featured / Local

The Anderson Monarchs

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 12, 2011 at 9:48 am × 6 comments

The PSP talks with Eugene Martin, director of the forthcoming film, The Anderson Monarchs. Hailing from South Philadelphia, the Anderson Monarchs are the only all-girl, African-American soccer team in the US. Nominated for Sports Team of the Year in Sports Illustrated in 2008, the Guardian said they might be the most important sports team in the U.S.

Featured / Independence

Sky Blue FC 2 – 2 Philadelphia Independence

by Mike Servedio × on April 11, 2011 at 1:55 pm × 2 comments

Second half substitute Amy Rodriguez powers the Independence to a comeback 2-2 draw away to Sky Blue FC in the season opener.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings and analysis from Union win

by Adam Cann × on April 11, 2011 at 8:30 am × 25 comments

Full analysis and player ratings as the Union’s young players inspire them to a third victory

Featured / Local

Union Reserves 2 – 1 New York Red Bulls Reserves

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 10, 2011 at 2:16 pm × 0 comments

Saturday night’s hero Roger Torres assisted on Jack McInerney’s opening goal in the 50th minute with Chris Agorsor scoring the game winner in the 81st minute.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Union 1-0 Energy Drinks

by Adam Cann × on April 10, 2011 at 1:14 pm × 4 comments

First place belongs to Philadelphia after the Union put in a typical working man’s performance to down the overpaid, over-the-hill stars from New York.

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