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.
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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.
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.
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?
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.