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USWNT in WC finals, Ruiz denies again, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 14, 2011 at 10:38 am × 1 comment

Reaction to USWNT semifinal win over France in WWC. Ruiz denies trade rumors – again. The PSP is on the YSA. Garfan says playing LB is fun. More news.

Round Up – Red Bulls trounced, US takes on France

by Mike Servedio × on July 13, 2011 at 11:18 am × 6 comments

Red Bulls beaten in the US Open Cup, USWNT get ready for France and Joey Barton’s not welcome in the US.

Featured / FIFA

FIFA: Now with 50% MORE EVIL!

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 13, 2011 at 9:10 am × 11 comments

Hooray!! The FIFA game is here! Read on for details.

Featured / US / USWNT / Women's World Cup / Women's World Cup

WWC: Breaking down the semifinals

by Allison Frank × on July 12, 2011 at 1:00 pm × 4 comments

On the heels of their amazing win over Brazil, the US face another tough test in the high-octane French offense. Meanwhile, Japan will take their tough midfield play to a showdown with the in-form Swedes, who are riding high after trouncing Australia. PSP’s Allison Frank tells you what to expect on Wednesday.

Featured / Independence / Local

That USWNT magic is right under your nose

by Mike Servedio × on July 12, 2011 at 10:15 am × 1 comment

PSP’s Independence guru Mike Servedio thinks the excitement of the Women’s World Cup is already in our own back yard. And if you haven’t seen the Independence play this year, you aren’t the soccer fan you claim to be!

Featured / Photo essays

Philadelphia Independence vs WNY Flash in photos

by Michael Long × on July 12, 2011 at 9:17 am × 3 comments

PSP’s Mike Long was on hand to capture all the action as the Independence solidified their hold on first place in WPS.

Featured / Women's World Cup

US defeats Brazil on PKs: Emotional analysis

by Adam Cann × on July 12, 2011 at 9:10 am × 2 comments

Abby Wambach scored in extra time of overtime (!) to tie Brazil, and Hope Solo made a huge save to send the United States to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup. It was dramatic and special. It was simply indescribable.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Round-up: Union vs Harrisburg, Krieger interview and more!

by Adam Cann × on July 12, 2011 at 8:48 am × 2 comments

Union to play the City Islanders in Harrisburg, Ali Krieger interviewed on NPR, TV schedule for Everton and Madrid matchups, and Napoli signs the king of the jungle.

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Philadelphia Independence 2 – 1 Western New York Flash

by Mike Servedio × on July 11, 2011 at 3:43 pm × 2 comments

The Independence won their 5th straight game and went 4 points clear at the top of the table beating Western New York on Saturday. We’ve got a full match report and player ratings.

Featured / USWNT / Women's World Cup / Women's World Cup

Breaking Down the USA-Brazil Epic

by Maura Gladys × on July 11, 2011 at 9:40 am × 7 comments

Maura Gladys breaks down the five events that had the biggest influence on the outcome of the USA/Brazil quarterfinal that rocked the sports world.