The Philly Soccer Page

Don’t panic, Union fans! (Or, panic.)

January 28, 2015 by Dan Walsh 57 comments

Don’t panic, Union fans. Not yet, at least. Here’s why.

US Soccer History

Looking back at the 1979 NASL players strike

January 28, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 5 comments

MLS players have been vocal about their willingness to strike if a new CBA is not reached. What can be learned from the 1979 strike by NASL players?

Daily news roundups

Notes from camp, Mbolhi on to ACN quarterfinals, Academy callups for US U-18s, big trades, USA-Chile, more

January 28, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 15 comments

Notes from Union training camp. Algeria tops Senegal, advances to Africa Cup of Nations knockout round. Academy’s Elney and Wilson get US U-18 callup. Tuesday’s trades. USA-Chile today. More.

Analysis

Training camp: the battle for places

January 27, 2015 by Peter Andrews 27 comments

Although the roster may be in flux, Peter Andrews examines the depth-chart battles to look for during training camp.

USMNT

Preview: Chile v USMNT

January 27, 2015 by Jeremy Lane 0 comments

The first USMNT game of 2015 holds no shortage of interest, as Chile plays without its European stars and the US tries out a new-look formation.

Daily news roundups

Clock ticking on Valdes, Curtin pleased with camp so far, Philly roots, league and NTs news, more

January 27, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 70 comments

Albright confirms negotiations with unnamed South American club that wants Carlos Valdes. Training camp notes. On Albright and Curtin’s Philly roots. MLS and national teams news. More.