The Philly Soccer Page

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.

World Cup: Second Teams

Second Teams: France

by Antoine Hoppenot × on May 28, 2014 at 11:45 am × 13 comments

Guest writer Antoine Hoppenot joins PSP’s Second Teams series by telling you exactly why France is the second team you should follow and cheer for after the U.S. in the World Cup.

Reading United: Match Reports / US Open Cup

OT goal ends Reading United’s US Open Cup run

by Phil Naegely × on May 28, 2014 at 11:32 am × 0 comments

Reading falls short in US Open Cup third round game against USL PRO side Rochester Rhinos.

Daily news roundups

Recaps & reaction to USA win, Reading knocked out of USOC, Harrisburg in USOC tonight, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 28, 2014 at 10:50 am × 6 comments

News from the US win over Azerbaijan. Union bits. Reading falls to Rochester in US Open Cup third round. Harrisburg plays Baltimore tonight in USOC. More news.