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Philadelphia 2-0 magicJack in photos

by Michael Long × on August 21, 2011 at 5:03 pm × 0 comments

PSP photographer Michael Long’s photo essay of the the Philadelphia Independence’s 2-0 win over magicJack at PPL Park to advance to the WPS Championship.

Sunday morning manager: Crew 2-1 Union

by Adam Cann × on August 21, 2011 at 11:49 am × 11 comments

Plenty of lineup and tactical questions after the loss to Columbus. Plus, who should replace Valdes against New England?

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Crew 2-1 Union

by Adam Cann × on August 21, 2011 at 12:09 am × 13 comments

Veljko Paunovic tied the match before halftime but a strange handball call gave the Crew a penalty winner early in the second half.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Match Report: Independence 2-0 magicJack

by Mike Servedio × on August 20, 2011 at 9:06 pm × 5 comments

Full match report from the Independence’s 2-0 win over magicJack in the WPS Super Semi Final.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Adu, Independence at PPL, & bear fights

by Dan Walsh × on August 20, 2011 at 10:37 am × 8 comments

The Union go to Columbus, the Independence go to PPL, and Union supporters groups go to fight bears. What gives? A Saturday news roundup, that’s what.

Featured / Independence

WPS Super Semi Final Preview: Independence vs magicJack

by Mike Servedio × on August 19, 2011 at 3:02 pm × 4 comments

All you need to know as the Independence take on magicJack for a WPS Final berth.

Featured

Crew v Union live chat

by The Philly Soccer Page × on August 19, 2011 at 1:31 pm × 7 comments

Join PSP for live commentary as the Philadelphia Union travel to Columbus Crew to battle for the top position in the MLS Eastern Conference. Adam Cann will be your host, joined by Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio.

Featured / Local

Q & A with Kensington SC founder Jim Hardy

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 19, 2011 at 10:30 am × 8 comments

The PSP talks with Jim Hardy, founder of the Kensington Soccer Club and charter member of the Sons of Ben. Hardy talks about the mission of the KSC, its plans for the future, and why it is that soccer can be such a powerful tool for community building.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on August 19, 2011 at 10:19 am × 4 comments

In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Heads up, Columbus

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 19, 2011 at 9:56 am × 2 comments

News leading into Saturday’s crucial match in Columbus. Buy tickets for Saturday’s Independence Super Semifinal game at PPL Park. More.