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Gold medal or bust: USWNT Olympic preview

July 25, 2012 by Mike Servedio 1 comment

The US Women open their Olympic campaign against France today. Our preview lays out what they need to do to bring home gold from London.

Featured, Photo essays

Photo essay: Building the playground

July 25, 2012 by Barb Colligon 0 comments

PSP photographer Barb Colligon’s look at the MLS W.O.R.K.S./Philadelphia Union Foundation Service Project playground build on Tuesday at Science and Discovery High School in Chester.

Daily news roundups, Featured

Celebration time: All-Star & Olympic fever, more news

July 25, 2012 by Ed Farnsworth 0 comments

All-Star Game happenings including a celebrity BearFight! USWNT kicks off Olympic campaign. Playground build in Chester. Bare minimum mention of Nowak. More news.

Featured, MLS

Philadelphia: A laboratory for U.S. soccer

July 24, 2012 by Dan Walsh 8 comments

Six weeks ago, the All-Star game looked like a potential PR nightmare for MLS. Today, it could be a chance to highlight the future of American soccer. PSP explains.

Featured, Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Olsen returns home for ASG

July 24, 2012 by Chris Luczkowiak 1 comment

This week a local lad returns home for the annual MLS All Star Game against Chelsea.

Featured, Philadelphia Soccer History

The last pro soccer All-Star Game in Philly

July 24, 2012 by Ed Farnsworth 13 comments

The last time a pro soccer All-Star Game took place in Philly, the NASL’s Team America all-stars took on England at JFK Stadium on May 31, 1976. Philadelphia-area born goalkeeper Bob Rigby and defender Bobby Smith were two of only six US players on the team.