With their squad strengthened by the return of players from International duty, the Philadelphia Independence handily defeated NCAA national champs UNC 3-0.
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Cheer up, a new soccer shop is in town!
With the very real possibility of a strike threatening to overshadow Philadelphia’s triumphant return to the top flight of American soccer, the PSP looks for something positive in the city’s soccer scene and finds it in a new soccer gift shop on Head House Square.
Islanders Open Pre-Season
The open tryouts have ended, the camp roster is shaping up, and the Harrisburg City Islanders are headed full steam into the pre-season. 32 players suited up at In The Net, outside of Harrisburg on Monday, and the competition will be fierce.
I want my Fox Soccer Plus!
Why doesn’t Comcast offer Fox Soccer Plus in the Philadelphia area?
Wonderland
A wind aided own goal in the German lower division game between Wimsheim vs TSV Grunbach. I love that the players celebrate like someone just hit a 90th minute bicycle kick. Kind of reminds me of playing at Pennypack Park, no?
US women win Algarve Cup final
Three Independence players helped the U.S. women’s national team to a 3-2 victory in the Algarve Cup in Portugal, marking the seventh time the U.S. has won the tourney.