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Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly soccer, 100 years ago today

In March 1911, Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian were in the semifinals of the American Cup and fighting for the top spot in the Pennsylvania League.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Moving up the rankings, more news

Union climb to 5th in power rankings. LA columnist thinks Union will win. Beckham scored on Mondragon at WC 1998 and hopes to do so again. Ochocinco makes KC reserves. Reaction to USA loss. 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame class announced and much, much more news.

A day in the life of the Sons of Ben
Featured / Photo essays

A day in the life of the Sons of Ben

From the setup of the River End, to the Stache Bash at the tailgate, to the game itself, opening day for the Sons of Ben involved a lot of hard work as well as fun. PSP photographer Earl Gardner spent the day with the Sons of Ben to capture both the work and the fun.

Featured / Union

Winning ugly is ugly…Time to get better

Two victories against MLS minnows are a great way to start the season, but what does it mean for the Union going into the weekend’s clash with the Galaxy?

Daily news roundups

Goos on the loose, Coudet signs, summer tourney news

Coudet signs in Florida, Agoos named to MLS front office, Man United to play in MLS All-Star game, and World Football Challenge is coming this summer!

Featured / MLS

Q & A with Brendan Burke

Brendan Burke, the coach of the Union’s Premier Development League partner club Reading United, was recently named coach of the Union’s reserve team. He talks to the PSP about his additional responsibilities and what the club seeks to achieve through the Reserve League.

Daily news roundups

Top of the East

Roundup of match reports, player ratings and more reaction to the Union’s win on Saturday. That USA draw with Argentina was pretty cool too.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings and analysis: Union v Whitecaps

Player ratings and complete analysis of the Union’s rough and tumble victory over the Whitecaps and their giant, dirty, red-carded version of Le Toux (that is to say: French)…

Photo essays / Union match reports

Union vs. Vancouver Whitecaps in photos

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s photo essay of the Union’s win over Vancouver.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Ruiz off the mark: Union 1 – 0 Whitecaps

Carlos Ruiz scored in the 77th minute as the Union dominated possession on 10-man Vancouver. PSP has a recap and video highlights.