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News roundup: Jim’s stakes, Loons advance, transfer roundup, more

by Steven Whisler × on August 8, 2019 at 9:00 am × 14 comments

The Open Cup final is set and either Atlanta will turn a doldrum season into another trophy or Minnesota United will win their first hardware.

The College Experience: Finding the right destination

by DJ Reider × on August 7, 2019 at 12:30 pm × 2 comments

To play soccer, or any sport, at a college level, you first have to find the place that feels like home to you. In the first post in our College Experience series, PSP’s DJ Reider explains how he ended up at Widener University.

Feature / Philadelphia Union II

Todd Morton, the Steel’s newest goalkeeper returns home

by Sara Griswold × on August 7, 2019 at 11:30 am × 0 comments

West Chester native Todd Morton is the Steel’s newest goalkeeper. PSP’s Sara Griswold on the local boy’s first USL appearance and his in-state sibling rivalry.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Ale the media darling, Rooney trades one DC for another, Atlanta advance in Open Cup

by John Osborn × on August 7, 2019 at 10:40 am × 2 comments

Plus Inter Miami signs 3 highly coveted teenagers, Disney to bundle ESPN+, D.C. trade for the midfielder you love to hate: Felipe Martins.

Analysis / Union

Two for Tuesday

by Chris Gibbons × on August 6, 2019 at 11:01 am × 0 comments

Two important developments for Union fans after the weekend’s big win.

Analysis / Union

Postgame analysis: D.C. United 1-5 Philadelphia Union

by Shayan Waseh × on August 6, 2019 at 10:27 am × 11 comments

A red card obviously played a part, but there’s much more to the Union’s big victory in the capital.

Photo essays / Union

In pictures: D.C. United 1-5 Philadelphia Union

by Marjorie Elzey × on August 6, 2019 at 9:41 am × 2 comments

Five goals, three points, and a message from the captain made Sunday a game to see. Check out the photos from PSP’s Marjorie Elzey.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Bedoya named Player of the Week, Fabian and Curtin honored, Wayne Rooney possibly heading back to England

by Sean Griswold × on August 6, 2019 at 8:51 am × 8 comments

Alejandro Bedoya receives the spotlight for his actions on and off the field, while Marco Fabian and Jim Curtin also earn weekly honors. Riyad Mahrez didn’t feature for Man City in an unusual reason, while Wayne Rooney may be leaving D.C. sooner than planned.