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All-Star ballot snubbery, Gate is closed, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 9, 2011 at 9:55 am × 2 comments

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.

US 2-0 Canada: fool’s gold?

by Andrew Desiderio × on June 8, 2011 at 2:14 pm × 5 comments

Looking at the US win over Canada in the Gold Cup

Featured / Local

When a no-brainer means you have no brain…

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 8, 2011 at 11:05 am × 10 comments

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?

Daily news roundups / Featured

US wins, power rankings, FIFA/CONCACAF nuts, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 8, 2011 at 10:36 am × 7 comments

The US tops Canada, again. Union power rankings roundup. Mapp injury “minor.” More “Where’s Orozco Fiscal.” Further FIFA/CONCACAF hi jinks, more news.

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings and analysis: Rapids 1-1 Union

by Adam Cann × on June 7, 2011 at 11:25 am × 10 comments

Full analysis and player ratings from a well-fought tie in Colorado.

Featured / Photo essays

Independence v Beat in pictures

by Michael Long × on June 7, 2011 at 11:13 am × 1 comment

PSP photographer Michael Long’s photo essay of Sunday’s Independence match against Atlanta Beat.

Match stats / Statistics / Union

Stat chat: Rapids v Union

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 7, 2011 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

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.

Daily news roundups / Featured

CandyGate, press vs bloggers, Harvey blog, Gold Cup

by Adam Cann × on June 7, 2011 at 9:35 am × 7 comments

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!

Featured / Independence / Indy match reports

Philadelphia Independence 0-0 Atlanta Beat

by Mike Servedio × on June 6, 2011 at 10:08 pm × 1 comment

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.

Featured / Photo essays

USA Sevens Rugby Championships at PPL Park

by Nicolae Stoian × on June 6, 2011 at 4:00 pm × 1 comment

PPL Park was host to the USA Sevens Rugby Championship over the weekend. On Saturday, Army topped Penn State for the women’s championship. Dartmouth won the men’s championship over Army on Sunday. PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian was on hand to catch the action.