On Soccernet.com yesterday, Didac Peyret had an article about the rough year Thierry Henry has endured at Barcelona. The story is speculative, draws specious conclusions, and contradicts itself (paragraph 3 questions Henry’s spirit while paragraph 7 is a quote from the Frenchman in which he asserts his willingness to ride […]
Ever consider being a ref? The Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association is offering classes for new referees. Costs range from $60 to $100. Courses are available right now and throughout the spring. For info on how to sign up, check out this link.
Want to see a bunch of videos from Philadelphia Union’s 5-0 win over the University of North Carolina? Check this out, courtesy of a Union fan who was at the game with the Sons of Ben. A Philadelphia Daily News columnist advises MLS clubs not to be like Portsmouth. Sound […]
The thirty referees who will handle South Africa’s World Cup matches were announced over the weekend. And yes, “handle” is being used in a punny sense here as Swedish whistleman Martin Hansson is the most controversial inclusion. Hansson missed Thierry Henry’s clear handball in France’s victory over Ireland that secured […]
What did we learn from Philadelphia Union’s match against the University of North Carolina? A few things. (Not nearly as much as if I was actually there, instead of dodging three feet of snow, but I digress.) The Union are much better than a good college team. Yay! No, really. […]
The Philadelphia Daily News has some details on Philadelphia Union’s friendly with FC Dallas, likely set for sometime around the second week of March in Tampa. Goal.com has a good look at what the New York Red Bulls are doing to improve. Basically, they’re raiding the Scandinavian leagues. The CBC’s Jason […]
Philadelphia Union dominated the University of North Carolina in a 5-0 win Saturday in the team’s first formal exhibition match. Sebastien Le Toux rang up a hat trick in the first half to lead the Union, while Shea Salinas and Jack McInerney netted in the second half to round out the […]
Just a reminder, Philadelphia Union will play the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) on Saturday night in an exhibition match. If you’re going to Greensboro, N.C., we want to hear from you! Contact us at phillysoccer3@gmail.com or via the Contact page above to let us know about the experience. […]
Imagine the impact should Donovan- adjusting to life wonderfully on the right flank rather than his preferred central attacking, nonetheless- help take The Toffees to Europe next season with a finish in the Prem’s top four.
While waiting for good news about signings from the City Islanders, I get this: Our cross-state rivals have signed our all-time leading goal scorer, and one of our best defenders has left to join AC St. Louis. Oh boy. Penn St. alumni and Harrisburg great Chad Severs has been signed […]
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