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Youth soccer: We’re doing it wrong, Part 2

Scott Pugh describes how practice trumps talent — and the importance of fun when practicing — in the second part of his series on development in youth soccer.

Youth Soccer

Youth soccer: We’re doing it wrong, Part 1

Scott Pugh introduces a new series examining some of the issues surrounding youth soccer.

SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame

SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame accepting nominations

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for this year’s inductees.

SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame

Coats for Chester collects record setting 2,115 coats

We begin our new partnership with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame with a report on the recent Coats for Chester collection drive.

Local / Philadelphia Soccer History

A champion’s medal comes home

Last Friday, a 103-year-old championship medal won by a Scottish goalkeeper in Philadelphia returned to the city to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame. Here’s the story of the goalkeeper who won that medal and how it came back from Scotland to Philly.

Annual Awards

The best of 2014

PSP hands out its annual awards for 2014, all in one shot. Player of the year, coach of the year, team of the year (they’re from the high school ranks), and all the other random stuff we can come up with.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays / Sons of Ben

In Pictures: Help Kick Hunger

Earl Gardner shares his look at the Sons of Ben’s Help Kick Hunger charity event at Brauhaus Schmitz on Saturday.

Sons of Ben

Sons of Ben to Help Kick Hunger on Saturday

The fifth annual Help Kick Hunger charity event takes place this Saturday at Brauhaus Schmitz.

Local / Philadelphia Lone Star FC

EPSA Open Cup Final Report: West Chester United 4-3 Junior Lone Star

Down 3-1 at the half, West Chester United scored three unanswered second half goals, including a 90th minute winner, to claim the EPSA Open Cup title for the fourth time.

Philadelphia Lone Star FC

EPSA Open Cup Final Preview: West Chester United vs. Junior Lone Star

The Eastern Pennsylvania State Open Cup Final will take place on Sunday in West Chester. Paul Konneh has a preview.