The Week in Tweets
Reaction to the win over NY Cosmos, World Cup thoughts, and the USA advances. It’s The Week in Tweets.
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Match previews
Preview: Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution
A new head coach will lead the Union out against a team that recently put five past them with ease. Jim Curtin will be looking for a stout defensive showing from his new charges as the Union try to solve New England before the teams meet in the US Open Cup on July 8.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: USA advances to Round of 16
Kevin Kinkead joins Greg and Eli to talk about the US advancing at the World Cup and the Union’s league game against New England.
USMNT Player Ratings
Player Ratings: USA 0-1 Germany
With Portugal and Ronaldo getting the job done against Ghana, the US played a cautious game of damage limitation and in the end results dictated that they never needed to mount a serious attack.
Daily news roundups
USA advances to Round of 16, Union ready for Revs, more news
USA advances to Round of 16 at the World Cup despite loss to Germany. Union readies for New England. Suarez banned by FIFA. More news.
Soccer on TV
Footy on the Telly, June 27-July 3
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio, including the start of the World Cup knockout rounds, and the return of MLS play.
World Cup
World Cup Recap: USMNT 0–1 Germany
On a very soggy night in Recife, the U.S. held a dynamic German team at bay, and while they lost the match, 1–0, Portugal’s 2–1 win over Ghana sent them through to the next round of the World Cup.
World Cup: Recaps
Keeping up with Cup: Groups E & F
Messi magic, shockingly good Shaqiri, and signs of improvement from Nigeria were the highlights as Argentina and France looked like the clear frontrunners coming out of their respective groups.
Player ratings
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Cosmos
The 4-4-2 the Union trotted out against the Cosmos left wide open spaces in the heart of the pitch on both sides of the ball. If they choose to do the same against the Revolution on Saturday, the result will likely be very different.
Photo essays
In Pictures: Union 2-1 Cosmos
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at the Philadelphia Union’s 2-1 extra time win over the New York Cosmos in the fifth round of the US Open Cup.
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