The silly season — and why it’s uniquely silly in soccer
The silly season has begun for U.S. soccer fans, but if you think the off-season rumor mill in baseball is crazy, the beautiful game puts it to shame. Here’s why.
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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.
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