Who are ya? World Cup final edition
PSP was out watching the World Cup all over, and one of our contributors has just recovered in order to share the scene at one of the city’s top soccer pubs, Fado.
Recent Posts
World Cup - International
Featured
World Cup pool winner: come get your prize!
William, aka Own Goal, won the PSP’s World Cup picks pool. He gets two tickets to a Union match, possibly even tonight’s against Celtic, but there’s only one problem: He didn’t give us his email! Help us find the winner so we can get him his prize.
Independence / USWNT
Rodriguez scores in USA draw with Sweden
Independence forward Amy Rodriguez scored the lone US goal in Tuesday night’s draw with Sweden. Philadelphia’s Lori Lindsey started for the US and Caroline Seger captained the Sweden side.
Daily news roundups / Featured
World Cup ratings, US Rankings, Fulham and more
The TV ratings for the World Cup Final are up 41% as the soccer “fad” continues, the US moves up a spot in the FIFA rankings, is Bob Bradley headed to Fulham, what the Henry signing might mean, Le Toux All Star snub and more morning news.
Featured / MLS / Union / US
A Call for Reinforcements
With the opening of the month-long mid-season transfer window on July 15th, we take a look at what issues the Union need to address and suggest some possible signings.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW-PSP podcast: Shea Salinas sounds off
Philadelphia Union winger Shea Salinas talks with PSP’s Dan Walsh and KYW Newsradio’s Greg Orlandini about the Union, his position switches, Clint Dempsey, his infamous Craig’s List ad, and his love of the movie Top Gun. Listen in for that and more talk about the Union and their potential signings during the summer transfer window.
Featured / Harrisburg City Islanders / Local / US Open Cup / USL
Streaking Islanders
The City Islanders have seen an end to the run of bad luck that marked the beginning of the season and currently sit in fourth place in the league. The sole remaining USL team in the US Open Cup, they recently dispatched New York Red Bulls in extra time and will face DC United on July 21st. On July 27th they host the Union in a friendly. Here’s a look at their recent form with an eye on some players to watch.
Featured / Union / Union match reports
Postgame: Union 1 – 2 San Jose
The Union lose their perfect home record as San Jose steals the game at the death. PSP has a recap, with photos, video highlights, and player ratings.
Africa / Culture / Fan Culture / Featured / FIFA / USMNT / USWNT / World / World Cup / World Cup - International
My South Africa story
PSP’s Ryan Pine made the trip from Philly to South Africa for the World Cup. Now he’s back to share a story full of ostriches, electrocutions, great wine, mass hysteria, and dreaming the impossible dream.
World Cup - International
World Cup contoversy: parakeet picks Dutch
Mani the Parakeet picks Holland to win the World Cup, casting doubt on the pick of Paul the Octopus of Spain. Yawn Scoff Belch Snooze Belch Snooze Whizz Snooze Belch Fiver the Sloth, the English newspaper The Guardian’s very own clairvoyant, is expected to make a pick soon. Hopefully by Monday.
Comments