Spots Illustrated’s Grant Wahl joins KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch on the latest Philly Soccer Show podcast. Topics include the US at the Gold Cup, Wahl’s campaign for the presidency of FIFA and corruption at soccer’s governing body. Greg and Eli discuss the Union’s win over Colorado and preview the Real Salt Lake game.
On the All-Star Ballot snubbery. The ‘Gate is finally closed. Juventus to use Philly as home base during summer tour. Harrisburg City Islanders makes it three wins in a row. More news.
Why is Danny Mwanga not starting? Despite being the Union’s best goalscorer, he continues to come from the bench. Also, MLS officiating/dangerous play and set piece defending: what is going on?
The US tops Canada, again. Union power rankings roundup. Mapp injury “minor.” More “Where’s Orozco Fiscal.” Further FIFA/CONCACAF hi jinks, more news.
Full analysis and player ratings from a well-fought tie in Colorado.
PSP photographer Michael Long’s photo essay of Sunday’s Independence match against Atlanta Beat.
By the numbers, momentum clearly was shifting the Union’s way in the second half against Colorado; Le Toux records no shots for third time in the past five games.
CandyGate continues to generate discussion, Gold Cup scores and previews, amazing USWNT goal, FIFA Solutions Committee already irrelevant, and Jordan Harvey’s sweet blog is back!
Missed chances and bad luck leave Philadelphia with a bitter taste in a goalless draw against bottom club Atlanta. We’ve got a full recap, game quotes and player ratings.
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