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Daily news roundups / Featured

We’re number 2! I mean 3. Uh, make that 4.

Union ranked 2nd, 3rd or 4th depending on where you look. Is a “strategic partnership” with Atletico Madrid in the works for the Union? Cats in Portland, grass in Seattle. Beckham says he may stay in…snore…More more news.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Featured / Photo essays

Union reserves 2-1 win over Red Bulls in pictures

The Philadelphia Union won their first Reserve League match against the Red Bulls 2-1. Earl Gardner documents the scene on and off the pitch..

Daily news roundups

Great goals, Bruin regrets, and PPL size issues

PPL not big enough for the Big East, Red Bulls fans distraught after loss, and more news…

Featured / Local

The Anderson Monarchs

The PSP talks with Eugene Martin, director of the forthcoming film, The Anderson Monarchs. Hailing from South Philadelphia, the Anderson Monarchs are the only all-girl, African-American soccer team in the US. Nominated for Sports Team of the Year in Sports Illustrated in 2008, the Guardian said they might be the most important sports team in the U.S.

Featured / Independence

Sky Blue FC 2 – 2 Philadelphia Independence

Second half substitute Amy Rodriguez powers the Independence to a comeback 2-2 draw away to Sky Blue FC in the season opener.

Daily news roundups

“What’s the difference if we win 5-0 or 1-0?”

Roundup of reaction to Union win over Red Bulls and more morning news.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings and analysis from Union win

Full analysis and player ratings as the Union’s young players inspire them to a third victory

Featured / Local

Union Reserves 2 – 1 New York Red Bulls Reserves

Saturday night’s hero Roger Torres assisted on Jack McInerney’s opening goal in the 50th minute with Chris Agorsor scoring the game winner in the 81st minute.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: Union 1-0 Energy Drinks

First place belongs to Philadelphia after the Union put in a typical working man’s performance to down the overpaid, over-the-hill stars from New York.

Featured / Photo essays / Union

Union 1-0 Red Bulls in photos

Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on a Roger Torres second half goal. Here are some photos PSP shot fieldside.