The Philly Soccer Page

Sak on Hack firing and Curtin as interim, MLS, USA, and World Cup news, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 11, 2014 at 10:47 am × 27 comments

Sakiewicz on why Hackworth was fired and what Curtin brings. Casey, Nogueira, and Okugo are top performers. US and World Cup news. More.

Analysis

PSP roundtable: Hackworth fired

by The Philly Soccer Page × on June 10, 2014 at 5:35 pm × 47 comments

PSP brings together a roundtable chat to talk about Philadelphia Union’s decision to fire manager John Hackworth.

Breaking News

Hackworth fired, Curtin named as interim head coach

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 10, 2014 at 12:35 pm × 148 comments

Jim Curtin named as interim head coach after John Hackworth is “relieved of his duties as team manager.”

Commentary

Observations from a wild night at PPL Park

by Dan Walsh × on June 10, 2014 at 11:45 am × 26 comments

Were you at Saturday’s wild Union game? PSP’s Dan Walsh was in the stands at PPL Park, and he has some observations to share. (Hint: This is not analysis. Well, most of it isn’t.)

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Nigeria

by Amobi Okugo × on June 10, 2014 at 11:30 am × 9 comments

After winning the African Cup of Nations in 2013, Nigeria comes into the World Cup boasting a stout, organized defense mixed with plenty attacking flair. Guest contributor Amobi Okugo makes the case that Nigeria has the best chance for success in Brazil of any African team.

US World Cup History

Landon Donovan wasn’t the first US World Cup snub

by Steve Holroyd × on June 10, 2014 at 11:15 am × 6 comments

Much of the US soccer community was shocked by the omission of Landon Donovan from the US World Cup roster. Steve Holroyd takes a look at some of the surprising US World Cup roster omissions that preceded Donovan’s.

Daily news roundups

Maidana, Casey in TOW, power rankings, USA in Brazil, Blatter calls corruption claims racist, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on June 10, 2014 at 10:54 am × 6 comments

Maidana in MLS TOW, Casey joins in in Goal.com’s TOW. USA in Brazil. Blatter calls press reports of corruption in 2022 WC vote racist. More news.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Union 3-3 Whitecaps

by Adam Cann × on June 9, 2014 at 12:45 pm × 66 comments

Second half adjustments helped solidify the midfield and sparked the Union fightback.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 3-3 Whitecaps

by Paul Rudderow × on June 9, 2014 at 12:24 pm × 0 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday night for a rollercoaster of a game that ended in a draw between Philadelphia Union and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Conor Casey

by Jeremy Lane × on June 9, 2014 at 11:15 am × 0 comments

Hot town, summer in the city—must be time for Conor Casey to start scoring. He’s PSP’s Player of the Week.