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Rodriguez scores hat trick in WC qualifier

Philadelphia Independence forward Amy Rodriguez scored a hat trick in the USWNT’s 9-0 demolition of Guatemala. The win secures a spot for the US the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The undefeated US next plays the also undefeated Costa Rica on November 1 to determine first place in Group B.

MLS

MLS playoffs — What to watch & why

MLS playoffs are here, but Philadelphia Union won’t make an appearance. So should you bother watching? Here’s a guide on what to watch, why to care, and what it matters to Philly.

Featured / Women's World Cup / World

Paul the Octopus, dead at 2 1/2

The world mourns the death of Paul the Octopus, found dead in his tank on Tuesday morning.

US Open Cup

Cup Results – 10/24/2010

Results from the U.S. Men’s Open Cup qualifying for teams from the Philly area’s United Soccer League.

US / USMNT

What should the US National Team system look like?

Design a system around the players or fit the players to the system? How can the US get its best players on the field?

US / USMNT

USA v. Colombia, a look back

The PSP takes a look back at the on-field product from the USA v Colombia match.

Photo essays / US / USMNT

USA v Colombia in pictures

PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian, just back from shooting the Homeless World Cup in Rio, turns his lens on the USA v Colombia friendly.

Featured / Local / USMNT

Why did so few fans come to U.S.-Colombia?

Only 8,823 fans showed up for Tuesday’s USMNT match vs. Colombia at PPL Park. Just 2,250 came for the USWNT-China match. Why did so few people show up? PSP lays it out.

US / USMNT

USA v. Poland, a closer look

The US tied Poland 2 to 2 at Soldier Field in Chicago this past Saturday. The US had the better of the match, but didn’t finish well and had some defensive lapses. The Polish played with a great deal of intensity and organization and gave the US a tough test. […]

Featured / US / USMNT

October friendlies: Who’s got next?

Tonight’s U.S.-Colombia match at PPL Park gave Bob Bradley an opportunity to call on a number of in-form, European based players to stake their claim to spots in the US setup for the next four year World Cup cycle.