The Philly Soccer Page

Recaps and Reaction to US exit from WC, Union want Valdes back, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 2, 2014 at 10:43 am × 14 comments

Praise for Tim Howard as US knocked out of World Cup by Belgium. Union make “a very positive offer, an aggressive offer” to bring Carlos Valdes back. More news.

World Cup

Match Report: United States 1-2 Belgium

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 1, 2014 at 11:53 pm × 13 comments

Marc Wilmots changed the game with the introduction of Romelu Lukaku in extra time, and while the US nearly completed the most unlikely of comebacks, it was not enough.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Dear USMNT…

by Seth Finck × on July 1, 2014 at 2:16 pm × 3 comments

Seth Finck explains how supporters of the US World Cup squad ask only a few things of the team.

Commentary

Five Union thoughts: Coaching search, Le Toux the forward, and more

by Dan Walsh × on July 1, 2014 at 11:40 am × 9 comments

Former Manchester United assistant Rene Meulensteen is a Union fan? Only because he’s a candidate to be the next Union manager. Also, Le Toux the forward, Mike Lahoud’s good form, and the Mac-Wenger link.

US World Cup History

When the US beat Belgium in the World Cup

by Steve Holroyd × on July 1, 2014 at 11:25 am × 0 comments

The last time the US played Belgium in the World Cup was 84 years ago in the inaugural World Cup. The US won, 3-0.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Sebastien Le Toux

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 1, 2014 at 11:09 am × 2 comments

Against New England, Le Toux recorded his second brace in as many games.

Daily news roundups

They believe: USA-Belgium previews & news, Cruz & MacMath named to TOW, Kaka joins Orlando, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 1, 2014 at 10:54 am × 0 comments

The pregame message from the US team is “we want more.” Cruz and MacMath named to MLS Team of the Week. Cruz up for Goal of the Week. Kaka unveiled in Orlando. More news.

World Cup

World Cup preview: USA vs Belgium

by Adam Cann × on June 30, 2014 at 12:38 pm × 8 comments

The US can’t keep up with Belgium for talent, but they have probably been the better team after three matches. Strong games from Fabian Johnson and Damarcus Beasley are key to an American victory on Tuesday.