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Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, May 22-28

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 22, 2015 at 6:59 am × 0 comments

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

Match previews

Preview: Union at NYRB

by Adam Cann × on May 21, 2015 at 12:12 pm × 34 comments

Philly travels one state over to New Jersey to face a Red Bulls team that has successfully built the midfield the Union thought they had a year ago. With Maurice Edu suspended, Philadelphia needs immense performances from the duo that steps into central defense.

Daily news roundups

Notes from Curtin’s presser, Harrisburg tops Reading in US Open Cup 2nd rounder, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 21, 2015 at 10:23 am × 55 comments

Highlights from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Harrisburg advances to US Open cup third round with 3-0 win over Reading. More news.

Press Conference

Transcript and video: Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 20, 2015 at 4:42 pm × 34 comments

Transcript and video of Jim Curtin;s weekly press conference. Topics include the challenges posed by NYRB, the injury status of Vitoria, Gaddis, and Lahoud, what missing Edu means, Aristiguieta’s availability, and more.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: The Focker Effect

by Seth Finck × on May 20, 2015 at 11:00 am × 12 comments

Authors and entertainers of all walks of life have used the trope of a series of unfortunate events to wrangle laughs. Sunday’s win aside, this season has gone beyond that.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, transfer rumor, Reading hosts Harrisburg in USOC 2nd rounder, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 20, 2015 at 10:28 am × 61 comments

Union news. Reading hosts Harrisburg tonight in US Open Cup second round. Expansion news. More.

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Zach Pfeffer

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 19, 2015 at 11:54 am × 1 comment

Zach Pfeffer joins Greg and Eli to talk about Sunday’s big win and more. Then MLSsoccer.com’s New York Red Bulls beat writer Eric Giacometti joins the guys to talk about Sunday’s upcoming game at RBA.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The ball goes in, the knives come out

by Dan Walsh × on May 19, 2015 at 11:34 am × 86 comments

Philly went full Philly on Sunday night, as frustrated fans finally cut loose against Union ownership before a hometown kid scored a dramatic game-winner. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.