The open tryouts have ended, the camp roster is shaping up, and the Harrisburg City Islanders are headed full steam into the pre-season. 32 players suited up at In The Net, outside of Harrisburg on Monday, and the competition will be fierce.
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The Philly Soccer Page upgrade
The Philly Soccer Page has been seriously upgraded, with new features and a more local focus now that the domestic soccer season is starting. For the full rundown, read on.
The role of MLS
The United States rarely settles for second place. Will MLS ever grow into a league that can compete with those in footy-crazy countries? And will US fans be happy with a league that accepts its role as a feeder system for larger leagues and a buyer of over-the-hill stars?
Monday news roundup
Fights at the Union-FC Dallas match, a Shea Salinas feature, David Beckham’s World Cup dream-ending injury, and the rest of the morning news.
Union see red in 0-2 loss
Alejandro Moreno, Danny Califf and Michael Orozco drew red cards during Sunday’s loss to FC Dallas.
“Most MLS players can’t play abroad” debunked
As some skeptics talk about a potential Major League Soccer strike, it’s become common to say MLS is the only league many of the league’s players could make it in in, as if to say, “Strike here, and you won’t play anywhere.” Here’s how Philadelphia Union proves otherwise.

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