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MLS Rules

MLS teams need autonomy in evolving market

by Earl Reed × on January 21, 2014 at 11:11 am × 5 comments

Is it time for MLS to allow its clubs more autonomy to better compete in the global soccer market? Earl Reed explores.

Photo essays

In Pictures: Help Kick Hunger

by Earl Gardner × on January 21, 2014 at 10:50 am × 0 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner shares his look at Saturday’s Help Kick Hunger charity event.

Daily news roundups

Rounds 3 & 4 of MLS draft today, Valdes update, Pulisic scores again, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 21, 2014 at 10:03 am × 1 comment

Four picks remain for Union in today’s MLS draft final rounds. Valdes medical results. holding up San Lorenzo decision. Christian Pulisic scores again for US at Aegean Cup. More news.

Featured / Interview

PSP talks to Coastal Carolina head coach Shaun Docking about Pedro Ribeiro

by Adam Cann × on January 20, 2014 at 11:15 am × 1 comment

PSP’s Adam Cann talks to Coastal Carolina head men’s soccer coach Shaun Docking about Union first round draft pick Pedro Ribeiro.

Sons of Ben

Sons of Ben Help Kick Hunger event caps SuperDraft Weekend

by Casey Pladus × on January 20, 2014 at 11:00 am × 0 comments

Another successful Help Kick Hunger charity event caps SuperDraft Weekend that also included a sneak preview of the Sons of Ben movie.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Gene Chyzowych honored with lifetime achievement award

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 20, 2014 at 10:42 am × 3 comments

The North Catholic High School and Temple graduate, former US national team coach, and youth soccer pioneer was honored on Saturday.

Daily news roundups

Spring groundbreaking for practice facility planned, on new draftees & Maidana, Valdes update, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 20, 2014 at 10:02 am × 18 comments

Nick Sakiewicz says Spring groundbreaking for new practice facility is planned, club owners not looking to sell. More on new draftees, Maidana. Valdes update. More news.

Photo essays

In Pictures: 2014 MLS SuperDraft

by Earl Gardner × on January 18, 2014 at 2:46 pm × 0 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Thursday’s SuperDraft.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: SuperDraft review, Edu, and the Maidana signing

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 17, 2014 at 2:31 pm × 1 comment

Greg and Eli review the Union’s draft, discuss the Edu situation, and the signing of Cristian Maidana.

Analysis / Union

John Hackworth steals the show at SuperDraft

by Dan Walsh × on January 17, 2014 at 1:28 pm × 51 comments

PSP breaks down John Hackworth’s trade wizardry, the stunning move to trade up and draft a goalkeeper, and the beginning of the end in Philadelphia for Zac MacMath.