The adventures of Aaron Wheeler
With John Hackworth hinting that Austin Berry could return to the starting lineup Saturday, PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the Aaron Wheeler experiment through the lens of last Saturday’s Union-Seattle game.
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Analysis
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg Report: Embarrassing result against Charleston
An uninspired performance and Ethan White’s disastrous debut on loan made for a poor opening for Harrisburg’s four-game home stand. PSP’s Pat Glavin examines how Harrisburg tries to balance Union player development with remaining competitive.
Daily news roundups
Presser notes, Nogueira on settling in, LVU Sonic wins USOC 1st rounder, Reading opens season with draw, more
Hackworth on pressure, Austin Berry, Edu callup, and more. Noguiera likes the Union locker room. LVU Sonic wins USOC 1st rounder. Reading opens season with a draw. More news.
US Open Cup
Match report: LVU Sonic beat 1-0 AET in US Open Cup 1st rounder
Lehigh Valley United Sonic traveled to Maine for their US Open Cup first round game against GPS Portland Phoenix and returned the 1-0 winners after extra time. Sonic now hosts Harrisburg City Islanders in the second round on Wed., May 14.
Press Conference
Transcript and video of John Hackworth’s weekly press conference
Transcript and video from John Hackworth’s weekly press conference. Topics include pressure the team is under, options if Maurice is called up to USMNT, Austin Berry, and more
MLS
Hopeless Chivas USA a blight for league
It’s a tough time to be a Union fan. But at least we don’t have Chivas USA’s problems. Earl Reed explores.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: How much is this going to cost?
Providing youth players with quality playing and training experience can get expensive. Staci Klemmer considers the costs.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Better, but still not good enough
Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald joins Greg and Eli in this week’s pod. The Union looked better against Seattle but still fell short.
Daily news roundups
Hack feeling the pressure, Union bits, Reading begin season on the road, LVU Sonic in USOC tonight, more
John Hackworth acknowledges the pressure is on. Reading begin PDL season tonight. Ocean City names captain. Lehigh Valley United Sonic in USOC play tonight. More news.
Culture
Man in the arena: Soccer analysis in America
Critical analysis of American soccer exists in a netherworld of sorts. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores why it’s different from anything else major professional sports. Teddy Roosevelt would have understood.
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