2-2 draw in battle for second place
The Independence remain two points ahead of Boston in the race for second place after a 2-2 draw on Sunday night. Holmfridur Magnusdottir scored both goals for Philadelphia.
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Reading United falls in PDL semis
Reading United’s impressive run in the Premier Development League ended this weekend after they lost 2-1 to eventual champs Portland in the PDL playoff semifinals. Reading then lost the third place match on penalty kicks.
Reading United: Previews
Reading United in PDL semifinals tonight
Reading United vies for the United Soccer Leagues’ Premier Development League championship this weekend in Portland, Ore. Tonight’s semifinal game is streamed live online at http://www.usllive.com at 10:30 p.m.
Featured / Local / US
They gotta come from somewhere
The local press thinks local soccer doesn’t “mean much,” barely covering regional, state and national championship appearances by area clubs. We look at four players born within a year of one another who played together or against one another in local high schools and clubs that are now successful professionals. Because those professionals, they gotta come from somewhere.
Independence / Indy match reports
Washington tops Independence 2-0
The Independence flood of goal runs dry against last place Washington Freedom with a 2-0 loss on Wednesday night.
Featured / History / Local / Philadelphia Soccer History / US Amateur Cup
Great Philly teams: United German Hungarians
Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.
Independence / Indy match reports
Rodriguez nets two more in win over Chicago
Amy Rodriguez continues her fine run of form with two goals and an assist in the Independence’s 3-0 victory over Chicago Red Stars.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Local / Podcasts
KYW podcast: USASA cup in Philly, Union review
USASA Hall of Famer Werner Fricker, Jr. sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about this weekend’s USASA Amateur Cup finals being held in the Philly area to commemorate the 100th anniversary of United German Hungarians, a two-time U.S. Open Cup finalist and longtime amateur soccer power. Hosts Greg Orlandini and Dan Walsh then examine the Justin Mapp trade and Philadelphia Union’s midseason outlook.
Culture / Fan Culture / Featured
Seeing red over not seeing yellow and green
Brion Shreffler examines the issue of dubious censorship undertaken by staff members at The Linc for last Wednesday’s Union v Man United match. At issue is the refusal to admit anyone displaying signs of protest against United’s current ownership.
Featured / Independence / Indy match reports
Independence wallop Sky Blue
The Independence sent Sky Blue FC on their way home blank and blue after a decisive 4-1 victory at John A Farrell Stadium in West Chester. Amy Rodriguez scored twice and Caroline Seger had three assists.
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