The Philly Soccer Page

Union news & previews ahead of RSL, Copa America in USA, USWNT tops China, more

April 11, 2014 by Ed Farnsworth 6 comments

Union news ahead of Saturday’s game against RSL. McInerney says trading him was a big mistake. Carli Lloyd scores 2 in USWNT win. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, April 11-17

April 11, 2014 by Ed Farnsworth 1 comment

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Real Salt Lake

April 10, 2014 by Adam Cann 24 comments

An established midfield system against a quality midfield still finding its rhythm. It should be an intriguing tactical battle when RSL come to Philly, but it might not be the most exciting game of the season.

US World Cup History

The World Cup drought: US Soccer, 1950-1990

April 10, 2014 by Ed Farnsworth 10 comments

We continue our series on the US and the World Cup with a look at why the US failed to qualify for the tournament between 1950 and 1990.

Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Injury ends Valentin’s season, Horst sees red, Gargan assists, and Neumann’s first minutes

April 10, 2014 by Chris Luczkowiak 0 comments

Chris Luczkowiak rounds up how locals are faring in the pros at home and abroad.

Daily news roundups

Notes from Hack’s weekly presser, Wenger’s goals, Pfeffer called up by US U-20s, more

April 10, 2014 by Ed Farnsworth 7 comments

Highlights from Hackworth’s weekly press conference. Wenger on his goals. Zach Pfeffer called up by US U-20 MNT for Dallas Cup. ESPN releases awesome American Outlaws-themed World Cup promo video. More.