While Philadelphia soccer fans watched a soccer double header at the Phillies Ball Park on Christmas Day in 1916, Bethlehem Steel FC, holders of the National Challenge Cup and the American Cup, had traveled to St. Louis for two games to decide the unofficial title of champion of the United States.
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Season Review: Brian Carroll
The PSP reviews the constant, ball-winning force that is Brian Carroll.
Suarez ban, Preseason package and grade the Union, more news
Luis Suarez banned for eight games. Union announce preseason package to see the team play Orlando in February. Grade the Union. Please, Beckham, just sign with PSG, already. More news.
Season review: Jack McInerney
Jack McInerney continued to tantalize with his potential, but he didn’t get enough playing time to make a huge impact this season. PSP reviews his year.
Season review: Danny Mwanga
Still a fan favorite, Danny Mwanga scored in only one of his 2011starts. What happened to the franchise’s first overall pick this year, and what should we expect in 2012?
The Pine Barrens League, part 3: Who can beat Wall Street?
Our offseason fiction series continues. Their first victory behind them, Schnauzer and the team now face a crew of nasty Wall Street-types. With time running out, how will they get the winning goal?