Free Landon Donovan!
We knew in December that MLS had to let Landon Donovan go abroad, and it’s only clearer now. It’s best for him, MLS and American soccer as a whole. Here’s why.
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England / Los Angeles Galaxy / MLS / World
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly and the international friendly
Philadelphia has a long history of international friendlies dating back to 1901. Storied teams like Celtic, Manchester United, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Besiktas all visited Philadelphia in the 1900s. After 1974, friendlies became rare. Here’s a look at the teams that came to Philly and the Philly teams that played them ahead of Wednesday’s friendly between the Union and Man U.
Daily news roundups
Ralston retires, no DP for Union
Irish boycott Red Bulls? Le Toux is POTW, Nery Castillo joins Fire, Villareal looking to sell Altidore, and more in the Round Up!
Independence / Indy match reports
Independence loses, US Wins
Absent three players who were with the US team, the Independence lost 2-0 on Saturday to FC Gold Pride, who were missing four players to the US team. On Saturday the US team beat Sweden 3-0 in a warm-up match ahead of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 World Cup.
Fan Culture / Featured / Union
When tempers flare at PPL Park
It was hot inside PPL Park during the Union’s victory over Toronto on Saturday. Things got hotter in the stands after Toronto equalized in the 81st minute. Matters came to a boil in the exit tunnel of one section after the game.
Daily news roundups
Le Toux an all-star, Chicago inks a DP, other news
Le Toux tipped to be an all-star, Chicago signs a designated player, Bob Bradley may not make the cut at Fulham, and other news.
Featured / Photo essays / Union
Photos: Union-Toronto game
PSP’s Daniel Gajdamowicz shot photos from the field in the Union-Toronto match. Here’s a photo essay with some of the best.
Featured / Union / Union match reports
Post-game: Union 2-1 Toronto
The Union pulled out a late win Saturday on a stoppage time penalty kick by Sebastien Le Toux. We have video highlights, photos, player ratings and some post-game analysis.
Daily news roundups
Spot “the drunken idiot” and more morning news
Three face charges following Wednesday’s flare incident, Coudet “close” to being signed, MLS won’t let Donovan go to Europe, the Energy Drinks aren’t done with their signings, will LA be getting a toothy Brazilian, Sepp Blatter and Wikipedia vandals and more morning news.
Featured / Match previews / Union
Preview: Toronto FC at Philadelphia Union
An improved Toronto FC comes into town to face Philadelphia Union, who will be without three regulars due to injury but may have a new signing out on the field. PSP previews.
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