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Pires & Henry rumors, Union podcast, USMNT news

The net has been cast wide as we round up the latest about Robert Pires and Thierry Henry transfer rumors, the Union Sound podcast, USMNT and World Cup news.

The silver lining:Jack McInerney

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the bright side of Saturday’s shock-to-no-one loss to the LA Galaxy. You may have sworn that if you hear one more writer praise the Union’s “resolve” after another loss, you’re gonna punch the nearest Girl Scout. But the resolve in this case actually led to something both impressive […]

Exclusive free 2010 World Cup schedule posters

Philly Soccer Page is proud to announce an exclusive download to our fans, the 2010 World Cup schedule posters.  Follow your favorite teams throughout the event all the way to the finals. Head over to our Media section to download all three.

The case for Clint Dempsey as a striker

With injury concerns for the USMNT up front, could Clint Dempsey and his knack for clutch goals be the player to partner with Altidore?

Union game time moved

Union game time moved to 4 p.m. Saturday, Union Jack joins a select group, and other news of the day.

United Soccer League Results – 5/2/2010

United German Hungarians won their regional qualifier for the U.S. Open Cup on Sunday. We have scores for that and other United Soccer League clubs who played Sunday.

Red card festival in MLS

Five red cards in MLS this weekend, FC Twente wins its first Dutch title, Chelsea nears an EPL title, and other stuff worth reading.

Lindsey leads Independence to victory

WPS player of the month Lori Lindesy scores in the 23rd minute to lead the Independence to victory over fellow expansion team Atlanta Beat. The Independence are now 2-0-2 and second place in the league.

Postgame wrap: Galaxy 3-1 Union

It could have gotten really, really ugly for Philadelphia Union. Three goals and a red card by halftime. Instead, the Union put in a respectable second half and showed some good signs for the future.

The Pep Talk

Alright, Union. Saturday you’re playing LA. Yes, that LA, the best team in the MLS right now. Yes, the ones who get their goals from league-leading scoremeister Edson Buddle, and their swagger from gracefully aging bendmeister Dave Beckham AND Premier League-worthy Landon Donovan. They’re kinda good.

But that’s no reason to approach them humbly. Here’s your pep talk.