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Featured / WPS

New women’s pro league to take the field in March/April

US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said the new 8-team league will begin play in March/April. US Soccer will run the league’s front office. The US Canadian, and Mexican federations will subsidize some player’s salaries. UPDATED

Featured / USMNT

Recap/Analysis and Player Ratings: Russia 2–2 USMNT

The Russian team was quite good, and the U.S. team was nowhere near its best, but managed to get the goals it needed thanks to fine strikes from Michael Bradley and Mix Diskerud.

Featured / USMNT

Preview: Russia v. USMNT

The game doesn’t count for points but it’s a chance to learn about some young players in the search for the US to find the right mix to ensure not only effective, but also attractive, soccer

Featured / Local / US Amateur Cup / US Open Cup

Eastern PA US Open Cup first round qualifiers results

While West Chester Majors, Salone FC and UGH Majors had a bye, victories over the weekend see Cavalla, Quakertown, Junior Lone Star, Nether United, Predators through to the second round of Eastern PA US open Cup qualifiers.

Featured / US Amateur Cup / US Open Cup

Eastern PA USASA Amateur Cup results & Open Cup update

Results of first round of Eastern PA qualification matches for USASA Amateur Cup and updated schedule for local US Open Cup qualifiers.

Featured / MLS / US Soccer History

Greatest season ever? Wondolowski v Lassiter

Though Chris Wondolowski equaled Roy Lassiter’s 1996 record of 27 goals in season, he did so with more games played (and more PKs scored). Which player had the greatest season by a goalscorer in MLS history?

Featured / MLS / Union / Union match reports

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-3 New York Red Bulls

With a 3-0 loss to the visiting Red Bulls, the Union finished 2012 in the same manner with which they began with three straight losses.

Featured / Local / US Amateur Cup / US Open Cup

Local USASA Amateur & Open Cup draws released

The brackets for the Eastern PA draws for the 2012-13 US Adult Soccer Association Region I National Open Cup and National Amateur Cup qualification tournaments have been released.

Featured / MLS / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Houston Dynamo 3-1 Philadelphia Union

The Union were outplayed and outhustled for 90 minutes on Saturday night, falling 3-1 to the now playoff-bound Houston Dynamo.

Featured / USMNT

Reaction and player ratings: USA 3–1 Guatemala

While the US attack looked dangerous, the defense continued to look shaky. PSP looks at the win over Guatemala and has player ratings for the latest qualification cycle.