Philly Soccer 6 previews: Villanova and La Salle
The college soccer season is about to begin. Bob McBride has previews for the Villanova and La Salle men’s teams, both of which have exhibition games this weekend.
Local
Philly Soccer 6
Philadelphians Abroad
Locals abroad: Hoppenot scores for Harrisburg
A goal and an assist over two games for Antoine Hoppenot, on loan to Harrisburg City Islanders.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Sébastien Le Toux
Saturday’s win over Montréal wasn’t pretty, it was gritty. And no one does gritty better than Sébastien Le Toux.
Philadelphians Abroad
Locals Abroad: Catching up
Our roundup of local players in the pro ranks returns.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Brian Brown
While one could be forgiven for forgetting that the game versus Kansas City was actually Brian Brown’s second for the Union, but his contribution in this one was unforgettable.
Sons of Ben
Sons of Ben hold “Pints fur Pets” to aid our animal friends
The Sons of Ben held their first “Pints fur Pets” charity event at two locations on Sunday. John Whitesall has a report that includes photos from Earl Gardner.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Fred
His teammates may call him “grandpa,” but he sure doesn’t play like one. Fred is PSP’s Player of the Week.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Cristian Maidana
The Union may not have enough time to save their season, but man is leading from the front: Chaco Maidana is PSP’s Player of the Week.
Casa Soccer League
The Kelly Cup at PPL Park — Finally
On Saturday night after the Union game, the Casa Soccer League’s two best teams will play the Kelly Cup at PPL Park. For the area’s biggest amateur adult league and the memory of the murdered Shane Kelly, this is a good day. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.
Fan Culture
Going to Brazil: Starfinder Foundation representing the USA at the World Cup
Six local teenagers traveled to Brazil this week with Philadelphia’s Starfinder Foundation as part of FIFA’s “Football for Hope” festival. Starfinder was the only program chosen by FIFA to represent the US.
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