Reading United’s impressive run in the Premier Development League ended this weekend after they lost 2-1 to eventual champs Portland in the PDL playoff semifinals. Reading then lost the third place match on penalty kicks.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Thursday night’s loss to Columbus.
Steven Lenhart’s two beautifully headed goals sank the Union 2-1 on Thursday night. PSP has post-game analysis, player ratings, photos and video highlights.
The local press thinks local soccer doesn’t “mean much,” barely covering regional, state and national championship appearances by area clubs. We look at four players born within a year of one another who played together or against one another in local high schools and clubs that are now successful professionals. Because those professionals, they gotta come from somewhere.
With 15 of 30 games in hand, Philadelphia Union has played half a season. That means it’s time to hand out mid-season grades. We have one for every player and the front office, so hop in to check out the better-late-than-never report card.
A selection of the photos from Saturday’s match against the Revolution by the PSP’s Niclolae Stoian, from the highs of Le Toux goals, to low of the damn free kick. And shoes.
MLS has seen an unprecedented influx of big name and high skill players during the summer transfer window. What does this mean for MLS? What does mean for the Union?
Bad refereeing and a strange bounce helped cost Philadelphia Union a win Saturday in what was nevertheless an evenly matched and entertaining game. PSP has post-game analysis, video highlights and player ratings.
Midfielder JT Noone becomes the Union’s first local signing. Earlier it was announced that the club had waived goalkeeper Brian Perk.
Some end-of-week news to talk about while you’re waiting to order your Union Dog at Saturday’s Union match against New England Revolution. Including mid-season grades, an excellent profile of a Philly soccer player from the 1950s, trade rumors and signings, WPS restructuring and an American four minute hat-trick against a Chelsea XI.
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