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Soccer for Union scabs

A roundup of the weekend’s notable bits and bobs including an adorable dog. No, we’re not talking about that thug Wayne Rooney.

Featured / World

Soccer for Union scabs: Rah rah Rooney!

Rooney’s goal. Eto’o’s miss. And other stuff.

Featured / World

Soccer for Union scabs: What a weekend!

An incredible weekend of games and goals! And Fernando Torres was a part of neither. Newcastle and Arsenal played the game of the season with Tiote scoring the goal of the year. Barca set an unbeaten record, Man U’s unbeaten run ended, Sneijder returned in style, and Jamie Ness is a Rangers hero.

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Soccer for Union scabs

Altintop win the Puskas, Young Skywalker wins the Ballon d’Or, and Walcott learns a new sport – diving.

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Soccer for Union Scabs

Robinho runs into a camera, Asier Del Horno runs into nothing, Joe Cole tests the offsides law, and if you want to win the Old Firm match get it to the Greek!

England / Featured / History / World Soccer History

Soccer and the Christmas Truce of 1914

The power of soccer is such that it has helped to start wars. It has also given vent to the emotions of wars long over. And it has stopped wars, if only for a day.

Europe / Featured / World Cup - International

Who deserves the Ballon d’Or?

The player who most deserves FIFA’s highest individual honor isn’t even on the short list.

Featured / World

Soccer for Union scabs

PhillySoccerPage spends the bulk of its time delivering top-rate commentary and news about the Union and the rest of the Philadelphia soccer scene. With MLS in the offseason, it’s time for the casual local soccer fans out there to expand their palates and latch onto an international team or two.

Featured / FIFA / World / World Cup / World Cup - International

2018 and 2022 WC hosts announced; US loses

Russia to host the 2018 World Cup, Qatar the 2022 World Cup.

USWNT / Women's World Cup / Women's World Cup

Rodriguez goal assures USWNT World Cup spot

The Philadelphia Independence’s Amy Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the USWNT’s win over Italy to qualify for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. Despite being the last team to qualify, the US was seeded at the top of Group C. The draw for the tournament will happen on Monday, November 29, at 1:30pm.