Local

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Darius Madison

Local lad Darius Madison is making a name for himself in Reading, with a big week of goals and assists. He’s PSP’s Player of the Week.

Philadelphia Lone Star FC

Match Report: Junior Lone Star FC 2 – 1 Clarkstown SC Eagles

The Stars continue their strong start to the season with a 2-1 win over Clarkstown SC Eagles with goals from Isaac Jardiah and Jerome Pour.

Philadelphia Lone Star FC

Preview: Junior Lone Star v Clarkstown SC Eagles

Philly’s NPSL club Junior Lone Star look to continue their winning start to the 2014 season when they host Clarkstown SC Eagles at Monsignor Bonner High School Stadium on Saturday.

Reading United: Match Reports

Madison leads Reading United in 5-2 USOC win over Greater Binghamton FC Thunder

Philadelphia Union Academy product Darius Madison leads Reading United with goal and three assists in US Open Cup second round victory.

Ocean City Nor'easters

Ocean City out of US Open Cup after 2-0 loss to New York Greek Americans

The Nor’easters US Open Cup run ended early with a 2-0 home loss to USASA’s New York Greek Americans.

Harrisburg City Islanders

Harrisburg Report: City Islanders limp into U.S. Open Cup

The Harrisburg City Islanders are coming off a tough stretch as they enter tonight’s U.S. Open Cup match vs. Lehigh Valley United in Allentown. PSP takes a look.

Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Gargan on fire in LA

Dan Gargan is tearing it up with LA Galaxy. Greg Cochrane and Jeff Larentowicz with assists in first Fire win. More on locals in the pros.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Shastri Spencer

It took a seven-hour bus trip to get to the game, but that didn’t stop LVU Sonic’s Shastri Spencer from running hard for 120 minutes and netting Sonic the game-winner to move on in the US Open Cup.

Harrisburg City Islanders

Harrisburg Report: Embarrassing result against Charleston

An uninspired performance and Ethan White’s disastrous debut on loan made for a poor opening for Harrisburg’s four-game home stand. PSP’s Pat Glavin examines how Harrisburg tries to balance Union player development with remaining competitive.

Culture

Man in the arena: Soccer analysis in America

Critical analysis of American soccer exists in a netherworld of sorts. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores why it’s different from anything else major professional sports. Teddy Roosevelt would have understood.