World Cup Preview: Mexico vs South Africa
The PSP takes a look at the opening match of the World Cup between host country South Africa and Mexico. Will the home field advantage lift the Bafana Bafana over El Tri? Probably not.
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Match previews / Union
Preview: Philadelphia Union at Kansas City Wizards
The Kansas City Wizards nearly moved to south Jersey in 2006. They didn’t, and Philadelphia Union formed instead. Now, they face off for the first time Thursday night in Kansas City, and we have a preview.
Featured / World Cup - International
Group A – Players (and Coaches) to Watch
With the South Africa vs Mexico kicking off the 2010 World Cup in only a few days, it seems a good time to give our USA-focused analysis a well-deserved rest and look around at the rest of the field. Here’s a look at Group A.
Daily news roundups / Featured
THREE days, I tell ya, THREE DAYS
The Union on the Beeb, a slew of US news, injury updates, conservative cranks, managerial appointments and more.
Union
Ya got your tickets, where ya gonna park?
The happy news that the first match a PPL Park sold out in five hours raises some questions: Now that you’ve gotten your ticket, how are you going to get to the stadium? If you drive, where are you going to park? The Union’s advice and ours: ARRIVE EARLY!
Daily news roundups
US WC coverage, Onyewu talk, Biden going to SA and more
Remember 1950? You should. North Korean supporters remember 1966 fondly. Chicago Fire respond to Novak’s criticisms while the American media courts criticisms of its World Cup coverage. Kljestan not waffling on move to Belgium. You hate puns? Put it in the comments.
USMNT / World / World Cup
Observations from the US v. Australia Game
The US National Team had a very positive performance against the Australian National Team.
Daily news roundups
Harrelson beats England & real soccer news
Woody Harrelson scores match winning PK over England in front of 65,000 at Old Trafford. Seriously. Plus real soccer news. Seriously.
Union / Union match reports
Postgame: Fire 2-1 Union
Philadelphia Union lost 2-1 to the Chicago Fire on Saturday in what was one of the most boring displays of soccer put on in a long time. The Fire packed 10 men back and did a poor Italy imitation. Still, there was some bright spots for the Union, and PSP covers them and hands out player ratings.
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