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Independence boss named Coach of the Year

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 16, 2010 at 8:39 pm × 0 comments

Independence head coach Paul Riley has been named WPS Coach of the Year ahead of Sunday’s playoff match against Washington Freedom.

San Jose Earthquakes 1 – 0 Philadelphia Union

by Mike Servedio × on September 16, 2010 at 9:45 am × 11 comments

Another defensive lapse cost the Union in San Jose as the Earthquakes squeaked out a 1-0 win. PSP has a full recap, player ratings and video highlights.

Daily news roundups

Playoff hopes on hold? More news.

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 16, 2010 at 9:43 am × 1 comment

A roundup of reaction from across the soccer world to the Union’s loss to San Jose, Salinas to lead story time, more soccer movies this weekend, Penn cracks national polls, Princeton hopeful, locals honored by ACC, Argentina v US & Mexico friendlies in the making and more morning news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Ben Olsen

by The Philly Soccer Page × on September 15, 2010 at 11:40 am × 2 comments

D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen is this week’s featured guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show. He talked about turning around D.C. United, coming up as a young player in southeast Pennsylvania, and his desire to keep his job on permanent (rather than interim) basis. Greg & Dan also cover Philadelphia Union’s recent form and changes to the MLS format.

Daily news roundups

Got news if you want it

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 15, 2010 at 11:11 am × 0 comments

Union news, local college and high school news, MLS and WPS news, World Cup bid news, news from around the world, fake team news and fake news news. Yep, got news if you want it. TV listings, too.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union at San Jose Earthquakes

by Dan Walsh × on September 15, 2010 at 12:00 am × 3 comments

Philadelphia Union visit the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night looking to keep their unbeaten streak and playoff hopes alive. PSP previews.

Culture / Featured / Local

Pelada: Watch the year’s best soccer film Sunday

by Dan Walsh × on September 14, 2010 at 10:51 pm × 5 comments

Check out Sunday’s screening in Philly of Pelada, a documentary on two former college soccer players (one man, one woman) who traveled the world playing pickup soccer games and in the process told the gritty stories of the people they met along the way. The film’s getting rave reviews.

Casa Soccer League / Local / Local Leagues

Casa round-up: Week 2

by Adam Cann × on September 14, 2010 at 8:27 am × 2 comments

A big second week in the Casa Soccer League. Check out all the winners, losers and top performers as teams establish their places in the table. The round-up is back!!