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College Soccer / Photo essays

Villanova vs. South Florida in photos

PSP’s Daniel Gajdamowicz shot photos in the first major college match at PPL Park. Here’s a photo essay from the game as the two teams battled to a 0-0 draw.

Featured / Local

7 days, 4 games, 1 stadium = soccer heaven

Tonight’s U.S. national team match vs. Colombia wraps up a seven-day stretch of soccer unlike any other. It’s the last of four matches over seven days at PPL Park. PSP previews each.

Independence / Raves

Raves: Holmfridur Magnusdottir

Our series of “Raves,” in which PSP’s writers each pick out one Philadelphia player to rave about and tell you why you should love them too, continues with a look at Holmfridur Magnusdottir of the Philadelphia Independence, the best left back in Philadelphia. Along the way, there’s a bit on why you should care about the women’s game.

United Soccer League

United Soccer League Results – 3 Oct 2010

3 October 2010 Men’s Major Division    (Standings) Spirit United   2   –   2   UGH Majors UGH – Andrew Meehan, Brian Bleski, gk-Pat Hannigan VE Majors   4   –   0   FC Sports Danubia White Storks   2   –    1   Ukrainian Nationals Phoenix SC   6   –    […]

United Soccer League

United Soccer League Results – 9/26/2010

Scores from Philadelphia’s United Soccer League this past weekend.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

FC Gold Pride bests Independence for WPS title

A weary Philadelphia Independence falls 4-0 to FC Gold Pride in the WPS Championship game.

Independence / Indy match reports

Independence break through to Final

Danesha Adams’ controversial 103rd minute goal in Thursday’s Super Semifinal puts the Independence in Sunday’s WPS Championship against FC Gold Pride.

Casa Soccer League / Local / Local Leagues

Casa round-up: Week 3

A hat trick, and changes at the top in all four divisions! It’s the Casa Round-up week 3!

Featured / Harrisburg City Islanders / Local

Ten Questions with City Islanders’ Tyler Ruthven

The PSP talks to Harrisburg City Islanders defender Tyler Ruthven, son of Dick Ruthven, a pitcher for the 1980 World Series winning Phillies.

Africa / Soccer Books / World

Book Review: Africa United

Brion Shreffler reviews Steve Bloomfield’s expose on the entwining nature of politics and soccer in Africa, Africa United. It’s the thrill of the most stunning match reports and team history’s you’ve ever read mixed with a judicious dissection of local politics – an adventure that changes reader and author alike.