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KYW Philly Soccer Show: Amobi Okugo

Amobi Okugo is the guest on the latest Philly Soccer Show podcast. The conversation also includes a look at the upcoming Union schedule, the USA v Mexico match and the Philadelphia Independence.

Featured / USMNT

Preview: USA vs. Mexico

Despite an opportunity to seek revenge against Mexico in Wednesday’s match at Lincoln Financial Field, the biggest focus for the US players will be learning what new coach Jurgen Klinsmann expects of them and how they can help to put his game plan into practice.

Daily news roundups / Featured

USA! USA! USA! More news

Union news including Supporters Summit, Playoff schedule and power ranking roundup. USA news ahead of tonight’s friendly with Mexico. Independence coach Riley punished for his opinion. More news.

Featured / Local

Tony Meola in words and pictures

US and Mexican international goalkeepers Tony Meola and Adolfo Rios put on a surprise soccer clinic for the West Philadelphia Hurricanes Youth Soccer Club on the eve of the USA-Mexico showdown. The PSP was there to catch the action.

Featured / Photo essays

USMNT training session in photos

PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz was on hand for Tuesday’s USMNT training session at the NovaCare Complex. Here’s a look at what he saw.

Featured / Photo essays

In pictures: Philadelphia 2 – 1 Sky Blue

The last Independence home game of the regular season was Fan Appreciation Night and the team showed their appreciation with a 2-1 win. PSP photographer Mike Long has the pictures.

Featured / Match stats / Statistics / Union

Stat chat: Too many draws & the consistency question

The number of wins and draws in the last eleven games is almost an identical reverse of the first eleven games – what gives?. Also a quick look at the stats from Saturday’s draw before a look at the consistency question: having started seven different forward combinations and 15 different midfield combinations, where’s the offensive consistency supposed to come from?

Daily news roundups / Featured

Valdes available, Bradley to Egypt, O-F back in town!

Valdes can play against Dallas thanks to good behavior, Bob Bradley could be heading up Egypt, and Michael Orozco-Fiscal talks about his time on the Union as he returns to Philadelphia with the USMNT.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Philadelphia Independence 2 – 1 Sky Blue FC

Full match report and player ratings from the Independence’s last gasp win against Sky Blue last night.

Featured / Local

Someone owes me two points

Despite having the better chances, the Union again failed to come away with maximum points. Between some dubious refereeing decisions, questionable substitutions and a player who is becoming synonymous with failure, the Union remain on the skids.