Friendly match report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Swansea City
Goals from C.J. Sapong and Jay Simpson earned the Union a 2-2 draw in their friendly match against Premier League side Swansea City.
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Cardinal Dougherty and an alumni soccer match worth watching
Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia may have closed seven years ago, but its alumni haven’t forgotten it. Each year, an estimated 50 players turn out, much as they will this Saturday in North Wildwood. PSP’s Matt McClain offers a slice of local soccer history still trying to stay alive.
SEBA Projections
Updated Gold Cup SEBA projections through July 13
A quick update on Gold Cup projections with two matches per team completed
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Herbers sees green
Swansea brings underwhelming roster, Union have hardest remaining schedule, and the rest of the day’s news.
Soccer on TV
Footy on the Telly: July 14 – 21
This week, CONCACAF Gold Cup continues, MLS returns, a bunch of Friendlies, Pre-Season “Cups,” UEFA Women’s European Championship, FIFA U-17 World Cup, NASL, NWSL, and South American League play (if you have the channels)
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Casa Soccer League’s Tim Hampson
Philadelphia’s Casa Soccer League has become one of the nation’s largest amateur adult leagues in America since it was started a decade ago. Greg and Mike talk with Tim Hampson, the current league president.
Match previews
Match preview: Philadelphia Union v. Swansea City AFC
The Swans are coming and its Game of Thrones night for some reason! Why this international friendly may be worth checking out.
Commentary
The missed opportunity in hosting Swansea City
Summer friendlies are great money makers, but could the Union have made more money with a different opponent?
Press Conference
Curtin press conference: Homegrowns and swan songs
PSP recaps Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. The coach touched on two Union players’ selection in the MLS Homegrown game, the friendly with Swansea City, and the club’s overall first half of the season.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: USMNT come back to win, Union players named to Homegrown Game, and more
The USMNT come back to win after blowing a lead, Derrick Jones and Auston Trusty receive Homegrown honors, and more in Thursday’s roundup.
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