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.
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Philadelphians Abroad
Philly Abroad: A tough week
A tough week for locals in the pros who went 4-10-1 in last weekend’s games.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Cristian Maidana
Chaco Maidana showed just how dangerous he can be when given the keys to the offense. That’s why he’s our Player of the Week.
Fan Culture
8-year-old Jack Brown starts juggle journal to support Charity Ball
8-year-old Jack Brown from Gettysburg has started a juggle journal to raise money for Charity Ball. He’s already up to 1,350 juggles in a row.
Philadelphia Lone Star FC
Match Report: Junior Lone Star 2-1 Electric City Shock
Junior Lone Star won their first ever league opener in National Premier Soccer League play on Saturday. Jerome Pour’s 85th minute goal was the gamewinner in the 2-1 home victory over newcomers Electric City Shock SC.
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg Report: Mixed results from west coast road trip
Richie Marquez, Morgan Langley and Nick Noble have stood out for Harrisburg. PSP lays it out in this weekly review on Harrisburg.
Philadelphians Abroad
Philly Abroad: Locals strong in City Islanders win
Carlo DeMarco with the weekly round up how players with local ties have been faring in the pros.
Reading United AC
Reading announce return of veteran core
Reading, who will play their home games at Wilson High School’s Gurski Stadium in Spring Township, see the return of five players.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Morgan Langley
Harrisburg City Islanders’ former Union-man Morgan Langley broke HCI’s winless streak with a classy game-winning goal. He’s our Player of the Week.
Reading United AC
Reading United add three Union Academy grads
Reading United have announced three Union Academy grads will be with the team in 2014. Also, US Open Cup update.
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