William, aka Own Goal, won the PSP’s World Cup picks pool. He gets two tickets to a Union match, possibly even tonight’s against Celtic, but there’s only one problem: He didn’t give us his email! Help us find the winner so we can get him his prize.
The TV ratings for the World Cup Final are up 41% as the soccer “fad” continues, the US moves up a spot in the FIFA rankings, is Bob Bradley headed to Fulham, what the Henry signing might mean, Le Toux All Star snub and more morning news.
With the opening of the month-long mid-season transfer window on July 15th, we take a look at what issues the Union need to address and suggest some possible signings.
The City Islanders have seen an end to the run of bad luck that marked the beginning of the season and currently sit in fourth place in the league. The sole remaining USL team in the US Open Cup, they recently dispatched New York Red Bulls in extra time and will face DC United on July 21st. On July 27th they host the Union in a friendly. Here’s a look at their recent form with an eye on some players to watch.
The Union lose their perfect home record as San Jose steals the game at the death. PSP has a recap, with photos, video highlights, and player ratings.
PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.
Philadelphia Union kick off a four-game home stretch on Saturday as Philly native Bobby Convey and the San Jose Earthquakes come to town. PSP previews a game that will pit the hometown kid Convey against the guy the Union took instead of him, Shea Salinas, as well as top pick Danny Mwanga against the predicted No. 1 pick the Union passed on, Ike Opara.
South African writer Ivan Vladislavic talks with PSP about the ground level impact of the World Cup on the country’s people and how building soccer stadiums may or may not impact the lives of South Africans, with a few parallels to Philadelphia Union’s new digs in Chester.
The first game at PPL Park was awesome. But I would make these small changes to make the 2nd game even better…
The Union got a much needed point on the road against Chivas. But the promise of their strong start in the match was not matched by a strong finish and Captain Califf says a point on the road is not enough.
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