Match previews
A perfect test for a Union defense boosted by an organized shutout over Chivas: The Caps will attack with speed and numbers, and Philadelphia will need to double down on the structural lessons learned from a beatdown loss and a pick-me-up win out west.
Philadelphia Lone Star FC
An 80th minute goal from Dodji Freitas cut LVU Sonic’s lead in half but the Stars couldn’t find an equalizer against the NPSL Northeast Region Champs.
World Cup: Second Teams
Root for England? Tom Paine would be aghast! But that’s what one PSP writer wants you to do as we continue our World Cup series on teams to root for after the United States.
Photo essays
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Tuesday’s international friendly between Greece and Nigeria.
Daily news roundups
Notes from John Hackworth’s weekly press conference. Midweek game results. USA news. Witchdoctor claims responsibility for Ronaldo injury woes. More news.
Press Conference
John Hackworth on the importance of the Vancouver game ahead of the World Cup break, Brian Carroll status, whether Aaron Wheeler will continue at center back, Union loanees at Harrisburg being cup tied, and much more.
MLS
MLS loses many of its stars during the World Cup. Here’s why the break should be even longer.
International Friendly
Tuesday’s international friendly at PPL Park featured lots of end-to-end play but no goals. Includes video of postgame wrap with Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch.
Fans' View
Ever the optimist, Staci Klemmer is holding out that someday the team she’s rooting for — her kids’ teams, the Union — will win something big.
World Cup: Second Teams
No, this is not a misprint. If you’re looking for a second team to support at this summer’s World Cup, look no further than our neighbors to the south. PSP’s World Cup series continues.
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