The Philly Soccer Page

Second Teams: Spain

by Josh Trott × on May 30, 2014 at 11:00 am × 6 comments

PSP’s World Cup series continues as Josh Trott explains why to root for Spain as your second team after the United States. It’s simple: Spain plays fantastic soccer that is fun to watch.

Reading United: Previews

Preview: Reading United v FA Euro

by Phil Naegely × on May 30, 2014 at 10:43 am × 0 comments

Reading United look to bounce back from Tuesday’s US Open Cup loss when they host Brooklyn’s FA Euro on Saturday.

Daily news roundups

Union’s resolve tested, Edu says USMNT cut “sucks,” USMNT news, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 30, 2014 at 10:22 am × 14 comments

John Hackworth admits team’s resolve being tested. Maurice Edu on not making the World Cup team. USMNT news ahead of Sunday’s warmup game. More.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, May 30-June 5

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 30, 2014 at 7:13 am × 6 comments

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio, including a whole slew of pre-World Cup friendlies.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Chivas USA

by Adam Cann × on May 29, 2014 at 12:47 pm × 46 comments

The number of games that can be called winnable seems to shrink every week, but Chivas can be beat if the Union have a smart gameplan.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: Honduras

by Kevin Kinkead × on May 29, 2014 at 11:00 am × 5 comments

PSP’s Second Teams series continues as Kevin Kinkead explains why Honduras should be the second team you root for in the World Cup. Here’s a hint: It makes you look good.

Daily news roundups

Hack on the D problems, City Islanders advance in USOC to face Union, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 29, 2014 at 10:33 am × 33 comments

Hackworth says no way to sugarcoat Union’s defensive problems. Langley, McLaughlin braces see City Islanders advance to fourth round US Open Cup meeting with Union. More.

Opinion

Shoving the bald eagle out of the nest

by Earl Reed × on May 28, 2014 at 12:15 pm × 14 comments

Landon Donovan’s omission may really be about Michael Bradley. PSP’s Earl Reed floats this question and tries to answer it.

Analysis

Philadelphia Union’s fast descent into madness

by Kevin Kinkead × on May 28, 2014 at 12:05 pm × 61 comments

It took just three months and 14 games for a promising 2014 Union season to crash and burn in spectacular Philadelphia fashion. Kevin Kinkead looks back over the calendar for the key moments in the Union’s downward spiral.

Fans' View

Fan’s View: What motivates your Union ticket purchase?

by Scott Ellis × on May 28, 2014 at 11:55 am × 37 comments

With Philadelphia Union playing so badly, Fans’ View writer Scott Ellis looks at the factors that determine whether you buy tickets to see the team.