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Are the Union better than the All-Stars?

by Chris Wetherson × on July 30, 2010 at 11:09 am × 5 comments

After the MLS All-Stars drubbing by Man United on Wednesday, you can’t help but wonder: Are the Union better than the All-Stars?

Union grades and more morning news

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 30, 2010 at 10:23 am × 0 comments

Some end-of-week news to talk about while you’re waiting to order your Union Dog at Saturday’s Union match against New England Revolution. Including mid-season grades, an excellent profile of a Philly soccer player from the 1950s, trade rumors and signings, WPS restructuring and an American four minute hat-trick against a Chelsea XI.

MLS / Union

Le Toux, MLS All-Stars Stymied As Man U Rolls 5-2

by Brion Shreffler × on July 29, 2010 at 11:50 am × 1 comment

Brion Shreffler looks at Le Toux’s involvement while recapping a one-sided affair between the MLS All-Stars and Manchester United.

Featured / History / Local / Philadelphia Soccer History / US Amateur Cup

Great Philly teams: United German Hungarians

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 29, 2010 at 11:15 am × 12 comments

Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.

Independence / Indy match reports

Rodriguez nets two more in win over Chicago

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 29, 2010 at 10:38 am × 0 comments

Amy Rodriguez continues her fine run of form with two goals and an assist in the Independence’s 3-0 victory over Chicago Red Stars.

Daily news roundups

Iran prez disses Octopus & more news of the morn

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 29, 2010 at 9:42 am × 3 comments

PSP photographer chosen to shoot 2010 Homeless World Cup in Rio, Garber loves the Glazers, Maradona ‘betrayed,” Paul the Octopus a symbol of decadence and decay, and more news to wash the awful taste of the All-Star game out of your mouth

USMNT / World Cup

Free Bob Bradley, too…

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 29, 2010 at 9:39 am × 0 comments

It is time to part ways with Bob Bradley, it is best for the US and it is best for the coach. His next step? England? Europe? He has the ability, will he get a shot?

USMNT / World

Potential new faces for 2014 World Cup qualifying

by Andrew Huff × on July 28, 2010 at 2:47 pm × 0 comments

This is a look at five players, who might contribute to the US National Team during the 2014 World Cup qualifying cycle, which will most likely begin next year.