Fundraising efforts surpassed the $25,000 target on Wednesday to beat Thursday’s deadline thanks to a contribution from the Sons of Ben. Now, director Eugene Martin has the money necessary to finish his film about the nation’s only all-African-American, inner city girls soccer club, which is based in South Philadelphia.
Before so much as kicking a ball, the Philadelphia Union made Carlos Ruiz the new face of the franchise. But his lazy play is in marked contrast to a Union team that finished 2010 ripe with confidence and chemistry. After unseating Danny Mwanga in the starting lineup, is the chemistry problem Ruiz?
The results of the weekend’s action in the United Soccer League
Villanova football may not be ready for prime time, but that doesn’t mean Philadelphia Union shouldn’t expand PPL Park or consider hosting American football there. After all, money matters.
The Sons of Ben support for the Union is already legendary. They aim for the same in their support of the Independence.
The PSP previews of the City Islanders ahead of their season opener at home against Pittsburgh Riverhounds on April 16.
Upcoming Matches -17 April 2011 (all matches 2:30pm unless noted) Mens Major Spirit United / UGH Ultra – Parkside Field, 100 Waterplant Way, Downingtown PA 19335 UGH Majors / FC Sports – United German Hungarian Club, 4666 E Bristol Road, Oakford PA 19053 3pm – Danubia White Storks / Phoenix […]
The PSP talks with Eugene Martin, director of the forthcoming film, The Anderson Monarchs. Hailing from South Philadelphia, the Anderson Monarchs are the only all-girl, African-American soccer team in the US. Nominated for Sports Team of the Year in Sports Illustrated in 2008, the Guardian said they might be the most important sports team in the U.S.
Second half substitute Amy Rodriguez powers the Independence to a comeback 2-2 draw away to Sky Blue FC in the season opener.
Saturday night’s hero Roger Torres assisted on Jack McInerney’s opening goal in the 50th minute with Chris Agorsor scoring the game winner in the 81st minute.
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