Independence trumps Freedom
Amy Rodriguez scored in the 120th minute to put Philadelphia in Thursday’s WPS Super Semifinal against Boston.
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The interview: Pelada star Gwendolyn Oxenham
The PSP talks with Gwendolyn Oxenham who, along with co-star Luke Boughen, toured the world in search of pickup soccer games for the documentary film, Pelada. The film is showing at International House in Philly on Sunday at 7pm.
Fan Culture / Featured / Local
What I learned this summer
With summer – and the Union season – winding down, one PSP writer looks back on what he learned this summer.
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Independence boss named Coach of the Year
Independence head coach Paul Riley has been named WPS Coach of the Year ahead of Sunday’s playoff match against Washington Freedom.
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Preview: Philadelphia Union at San Jose Earthquakes
Philadelphia Union visit the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night looking to keep their unbeaten streak and playoff hopes alive. PSP previews.
Culture / Featured / Local
Pelada: Watch the year’s best soccer film Sunday
Check out Sunday’s screening in Philly of Pelada, a documentary on two former college soccer players (one man, one woman) who traveled the world playing pickup soccer games and in the process told the gritty stories of the people they met along the way. The film’s getting rave reviews.
Featured / Union / Union match reports
Philadelphia Union 1 – 0 Chicago Fire
Brad Knighton started for the Union as they picked up their first ever clean sheet. Sebastien Le Toux’s 11th goal of the season was enough for the Union to pick up a much needed 3 points. PSP has postgame comment, video highlights and player ratings.
Featured / MLS / Union / USMNT
Captain America farewell tour
As Brian McBride calls time on a prolific career, Union fans have an opportunity to honor the legendary American striker this Saturday at PPL Park. Let’s all stand together and give him the ovation he deserves.
Featured / MLS / Union
Devil’s advocate: Why not to play the kids
A youth movement is great in theory, but there’s a major catch for Philadelphia Union. If you play the kids too much, you could lose another key player in the expansion draft. PSP plays devil’s advocate and explains why more minutes for Danny Mwanga, Jack McInerney and Amobi Okugo could be bad for the Union, as much as we’d like to see it.
Featured / Union / Union match reports
Union come back to win 2-1
Justin Mapp scored a stoppage time game-winner and assisted on the equalizer to lead the Union to a dramatic come-from-behind win that ended their six-game winless streak. PSP has analysis, video highlights and player ratings.
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