The Philly Soccer Page

In today’s news roundup: even the New York Times can’t understand why Le Toux was snubbed; Mwanga, Hackworth seek improvement; USWNT crushes Haiti in first WC qualifier; Russia is sorry; Maradona is 50 and your weekend’s Footy on the Telly listings.

MLS

MLS playoffs — What to watch & why

October 28, 2010 by Dan Walsh 1 comment

MLS playoffs are here, but Philadelphia Union won’t make an appearance. So should you bother watching? Here’s a guide on what to watch, why to care, and what it matters to Philly.

Daily news roundups

Sacre bleu! Le Toux snubbed, more news

October 28, 2010 by Ed Farnsworth 0 comments

Le Toux doesn’t make the MVP final list but is up for Fair Play Award; Mwanga makes the final Rookie of the Year List; more on the Cosmos as everyone wants to join MLS; CONCACAF qualifiers for Women’s World Cup start today; Russia calls England “primitive”; Paul is dead, long live the new Paul; local college roundup and more morning news.

Featured, Union

Expansion draft preview: Philadelphia Union

October 27, 2010 by Dan Walsh 37 comments

Who should the Union protect? Who will they lose? And what the hell are the real rules to this thing? (Some of what you’ve read elsewhere is wrong.) PSP breaks it down with an entirely too detailed preview.