For their efforts in clearing up PPL Park and its surrounding lots, the grounds keeping staffs of the Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Eagles are your players of the week.
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In pictures: Opening day in the River End
PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at the Sons of Ben’s pre-game festivities and view of the game from the River End.
Youth Soccer: We’re Doing it Wrong, Part 6
Scott Pugh looks at how ways of identifying talent and potential can focus too much on short-term success for the club rather than a player’s long term development.
Casa League launches women’s division
New 7 v 7 women’s division will compete for the first time this spring.
Is Junior Lone Star FC the next big thing in Philly soccer?
With a Junior Lone Star product in Philadelphia Union training camp and eight others inking pro or semipro contracts in the last year, the southwest Philly club seems on the cusp of big things. Will things break their way? PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.
Youth Soccer: We’re Doing it Wrong, Part 5
Scott Pugh continues his look at youth soccer development. Topics include the pitfalls of identifying players with a particular position at too early an age and how adults’ desire for wins can negatively impact playing time.