The Philly Soccer Page

Curtin on Sapong, Mbolhi on his happiness in Philly, latest MLS signings, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 22, 2014 at 10:17 am × 23 comments

Curtin on Sapong, says “playoffs” is the mantra. Mbolhi opens up. MLS news. USWNT draws in Brazil. Union Academy players scores in US U-18s loss to Germany. More.

Season Review: Antoine Hoppenot’s ups and downs in 2014

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on December 19, 2014 at 11:45 am × 24 comments

Unable to find the back of the net, or even many minutes with the Union, Antoine Hoppenot took his loan opportunity with Harrisburg City Islanders to become a better, more confident player. His next step is to again prove himself in MLS in 2015.

Philadelphia Soccer History

The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 9: Manz wins the 1897 American Cup

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 19, 2014 at 11:30 am × 3 comments

After the quick demise of the Philadelphia Phillies pro soccer team in 1894, Philadelphia’s other pro team would return to the amateur ranks before going on to win Philadelphia’s first national soccer championship in 1897.

Breaking News

Union to host Colorado Rapids in 2015 season opener

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 19, 2014 at 11:25 am × 11 comments

Union open 2015 season at PPL Park against Colorado on March 7, followed by road game against Real Salt Lake on March 14.

Daily news roundups

Union passes on Re-entry draft, Preseason in Clearwater announced, Garcia report to be released, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 19, 2014 at 10:48 am × 17 comments

The Union passed on making a selection in Thursday’s Re-entry Draft. Preseason Union schedule in Clearwater released. FIFA votes to release Garcia investigation report. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, Dec. 19-25

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 19, 2014 at 7:26 am × 1 comment

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

Season Reviews

Season review: The resurgence of Sébastien Le Toux

by Jeremy Lane × on December 18, 2014 at 11:30 am × 4 comments

Sébastien Le Toux became a star in Philly. Then he went away and his star faded. Then he came back, but his star was just flickering. In 2014, it burst back into life.

Daily news roundups

Re-entry Draft phase 2 today, Clearwater spring training deal expected today, DC stadium deal approved, Garcia resigns, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 18, 2014 at 10:36 am × 16 comments

Re-entry draft concludes today. Union expected to sign Clearwater spring training deal today. DC stadium deal gets final approval. FIFA investigator Michael Garcia resigns in protest. More.