Glad I am getting to post this the same day Ryan posted his piece. And like Ryan, I’m curious how other people feel about this, particularly people not native to the Philadelphia sports scene. I am not a fan of Philadelphia sports. There, I said it. Let’s get it out there. […]
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USA v Turkey Tickets presale for Union season ticket holders and other ticket information
According to the Philadelphia Union website, season ticket holders will have access to a presale of tickets for the upcoming USA v Turkey match. While details, though expected shortly, have not yet been released, this is what is said on the Union’s site: Philadelphia Union Founding Members will have an […]
Philadelphia Independence schedule released
Women’s Professional Soccer released its schedule Thursday, and the expansion Philadelphia Independence have no conflicts with Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer. Notable matches: July 4 at home against Boston, and they’ll play through the World Cup that MLS is taking off for. Three of their first four matches are […]
U.S. Men to take on Turkey in Philadelphia
The U.S. will take on Turkey at Lincoln Financial Field on May 29th in what will be their final tune up before the World Cup, according to the Associated Press. An official announcement is due out tomorrow at a press conference with mayor Michael Nutter, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, […]
National team story lines
Possible World Cup Squad Members Jose Francisco Torres definitely increased his stock in my book this past weekend with an amazing free kick in Pachuca’s game against Puebla in the Mexican League. He showed that he can bring something special to the National Team. In past performances he has shown […]
Thierry Henry Non-handball Story!
On Soccernet.com yesterday, Didac Peyret had an article about the rough year Thierry Henry has endured at Barcelona. The story is speculative, draws specious conclusions, and contradicts itself (paragraph 3 questions Henry’s spirit while paragraph 7 is a quote from the Frenchman in which he asserts his willingness to ride […]