The Philly Soccer Page

Union announce training camp roster

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 25, 2015 at 4:59 pm × 31 comments

Union’s preseason training roster includes four trialists.

Signing News

Union re-sign Carroll, Casey, and Fred

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 23, 2015 at 5:42 pm × 53 comments

Union announce return of club and league veteran trio for 2015.

Interview

PSP talks to Union draft pick Eric Bird

by Adam Cann × on January 23, 2015 at 12:11 pm × 2 comments

PSP talks with Union second round draft pick Eric Bird. Fresh off captaining Virginia to a national crown, Bird is ready to earn a roster spot in Philly.

CBA Negotiations

Where everyone can be a striker: A brief look at sports labor law

by Steve Holroyd × on January 23, 2015 at 11:21 am × 4 comments

PSP contributor — and labor lawyer — Steve Holroyd has a quick primer in labor law and collective bargaining agreements in pro sports as the expiration of the MLS CBA approaches.

Daily news roundups

More Valdes rumors and other Union bits, CBA update, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 23, 2015 at 10:28 am × 44 comments

Latest Valdes rumors. Can the Union take advantage of “hideous” Philly sports scene? CBA negotiations update. US U-20s face El Salvador on Saturday to qualify for World Cup. FIFA loses more sponsors. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Jan. 23-29

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 23, 2015 at 7:37 am × 1 comment

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Youth Soccer

Youth soccer: We’re doing it wrong, Part 1

by Scott Pugh × on January 22, 2015 at 10:30 am × 57 comments

Scott Pugh introduces a new series examining some of the issues surrounding youth soccer.

Daily news roundups

Preseason IMG Tournament schedule announced, Bradley says players “ready to strike,” WWC turf suit dropped, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 22, 2015 at 10:11 am × 22 comments

IMG announces preseason Suncoast Pro Classic tournament schedule. Michael Bradley says players ready to strike over free agency. Solo suspended. Turf lawsuit dropped. More.

Interview

A talk with Davenport University head coach Chris Hughes about Dzenan Catic

by Adam Cann × on January 21, 2015 at 11:05 am × 8 comments

Dzenan Catic’s remarkable season spearheaded Davenport’s run to the NAIA championship and helped the Union to select him 31st overall in the 2015 SuperDraft. PSP spoke to Davenport head coach Chris Hughes about Catic.