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Philadelphia Soccer History

The life — and murder — of a U.S. Soccer president

In September 1953, Elmer Schroeder, U.S. soccer’s first American-born president, was brutally murdered in his West Philadelphia apartment. No one was ever convicted for his murder. PSP’s Ed Farnsworth writes about the life and death of a man who was an American soccer pioneer in more ways than one.

Quick Reference

Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew quick reference

Match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more from the series history between the Union and Crew.

Press Conference

Is Blake for sale? Sort of, but…

Jim Curtin weighed in on Andre Blake’s transfer prospects after the goalkeeper’s impressive Gold Cup, as well as one prime prospective replacement.

SEBA Projections

Updated MLS, USL, NWSL, and Gold Cup SEBA projections through July 23

Philadelphia’s chances at the playoffs take a steep dive. The USMNT has a very winnable Gold Cup final, even against Andre Blake.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: United States seeks Gold Cup victory

Union set for rematch with Columbus, Dom Dwyer sold to Orlando, and the rest of the day’s news.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew SC

A second date with Columbus, this time in Chester, is a must-win game for the Union.

A View from Afar

Five thoughts on the Union, the universe and everything

Andre Blake’s international breakthrough, a Union summer transfer window update, Roland Alberg does Roland Alberg things, Najem and Epps, and the man/myth/legend that is Mike Petke. PSP’s Dan Walsh hits it all.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Andre Blake

Is there any question who is PSP’s player of the week. Need a hint? It’s Andre Blake.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union scoring drought, pro/rel media bid, Dwyer on the move, more

The Union forgot how to score, MLS turns down $4 bazillion dollars, Dom Dwyer looks destined for a return to Florida, Gold Cup news, and more.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Columbus Crew 1-0 Philadelphia Union

Neither team was good in the final third, but Columbus stuck to their gameplan and it paid off with a big win over the Union