Philly and the first USA international tour
The US played its first full international in Sweden during the the First World War. Philadelphia-area players were an important part of that team.
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Season review: Veljko Paunovic
Tough in the air and smart on the deck, the PSP reviews Veljko Paunovic’s season.
Daily news roundups
Adu to train in Spain, Nowak excited, more news
Adu to train in Spain. Nowak excited by offseason moves, more likely to come. McInerney on his U-23 prospects. FIFA ordered to release documents. More morning news.
Featured / Season Reviews
Season review: Keon Daniel
Keon Daniel was the most poised Union midfielder for the Union this year. Then he left for international duty and couldn’t get back into the US. Or something. Nobody knows what. But he’s missed. Here’s PSP’s season review of Daniel’s first season with the Union.
Daily news roundups
MLS offseason news, soccer books, catchphrases
MLS offseason news continues to trickle in.
The Pine Barrens League
The Pine Barrens League, part 4: Battling doubt and the Middle East
The Pine Barrens League, our offseason fiction series, continues with part 4.
Daily news roundups
Further reactions to offseason moves, bits and bobs
A quick roundup of news and opinion from over the holiday weekend.
Daily news roundups
Wenger for GA, Henry to Arsenal, France v. Beckham, more news
An interview with former Reading United star Andrew Wenger, Eddie Johnson signs with Puebla, Thierry Henry may go on loan with Arsenal, Beckham-to-France talk with a sense of humor and more news on a slow Christmas Eve morning.
Featured / MLS
More players, more problems
Five new players before the calendar rolls over? Wow! Has an aggressive offseason made the Union a better team? Plus, the international slots question and Keon Daniel’s status.
Featured / Season Reviews / Union
Season review: Zac MacMath
When the Union selected Zac MacMath as their first round draft pick in the 2011 SuperDraft, many a fan and pundit were left saying “Huh?” But when Mondragon went down with a broken finger, the young keeper showed us all why he deserved the selection.
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