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SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame

SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame accepting nominations

by Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame × on January 21, 2015 at 10:41 am × 0 comments

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for this year’s inductees.

Daily news roundups

Defensive depth, looking for a forward and holding mid, more Valdes rumors

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 21, 2015 at 10:23 am × 42 comments

Union go for defensive depth in final rounds of draft. Curtin looking for forward, holding mid. More Valdes rumors. Sons of Ben Movie. More.

Draft News

Union draftees, part 2: Aaron Simmons and Raymond Lee

by Davis Russell × on January 20, 2015 at 3:44 pm × 5 comments

The Union followed up Thursday’s SuperDraft with two picks in the Third and Fourth rounds on Tuesday.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The Northeast’s professional soccer malaise

by Dan Walsh × on January 20, 2015 at 10:00 am × 57 comments

The West Coast clubs are a sign that MLS has finally hit the big time. But the Northeast clubs’ malaise brings you back to earth. It’s not just one team. It’s all of them. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

Photo essays

In pictures: Curtin Call

by Earl Gardner × on January 20, 2015 at 9:30 am × 0 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at last Saturday’s Sons of Ben organized Curtin Call event at the Iron Abbey.

Daily news roundups

More draft picking today at 2 pm, Mbolhi and Algeria battle back for ACN win, Pfeffer’s goal, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 20, 2015 at 8:53 am × 15 comments

Union have two picks today in final rounds of MLS draft. Rais Mbolhi and Algeria battle back for Africa Cup of Nations win. Pfeffer plans to make it impossible not to start him. More news.

Preseason

Union announce further preseason schedule details

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 19, 2015 at 1:34 pm × 16 comments

The Union have released further details about their preseason schedule. UPDATED with IMG Suncoast Pro Classic tournament dates

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Curtin’s call impresses

by Staci Klemmer × on January 19, 2015 at 11:12 am × 27 comments

Staci Klemmer was at the “Curtin Call” event on Saturday in which Jim Curtin spoke candidly to fans. Without discussing the details of what was said, Staci relates how Curtin made a big impression on her.