PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on the sidelines for Saturday afternoon’s match between the Philadelphia Union and the San Jose Earthquakes. The Union walked away with a 1–0 win with the help of a penalty kick goal by Sebastien Le Toux. Faryd Mondragon and the Union defence recorded the shutout.
Phoenix SC will face Maryland Bays on Sunday with the winner advancing to the USASA Region 1 semifinals on May 22.
A recent PSP poll found more than 25 percent of the responders took five newbies to Philadelphia Union games last year. That was a stunner. Here, we hear from one of those people about the newbies he brought and what grabbed them about the beautiful game at PPL Park.
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Sebastien Le Toux hopes to break his scoring slump Saturday against Philly native Bobby Convey and the San Jose Earthquakes.
In the latest Philly Soccer Show podcast, KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Adam Cann talk to Danny Califf. They also talk about controversial chants and the upcoming San Jose game.
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The Union will host Everton in a friendly on Wednesday, July 20 at PPL Park. The game is included in the ticket package of full season ticket holders. Individual tickets will go on sale on Monday, May 9 after a season ticket holder pre-sale on May 4.
Tonight is the night. Real Salt Lake can become the first MLS to hoist the CONCACAF Champions League cup. Kickoff is at 10pm on FSC. Hope you’ll be watching!
PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s photo essay of the second day of Sueño MLS 2011, hosted by the Union at YSC Sports on Easter Sunday. Among those on hand were Union goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon and Union Reserve Team and Reading United Coach Brendan Burke.
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