The Philly Soccer Page

Maidana update, Amobi says, Pfeffer gets props, Bradley & Defoe to TFC confirmed, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 10, 2014 at 10:44 am × 29 comments

Maidana update. Amobi on not getting a USMNT callup. Pfeffer gets props. Michael Bradley and Jermaine Defoe moves to Toronto confirmed. More news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly: Jan. 10-Jan.16

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 10, 2014 at 7:06 am × 1 comment

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio.

Union pursuing Argentine winger Cristian Maidana – UPDATED

by Dan Walsh × on January 9, 2014 at 7:13 pm × 42 comments

Philadelphia are chasing the left-footed midfielder, who has played previously in Mexico, Russia, and Argentina. Also, more info on the Union’s failed bid for Michael Bradley. UPDATED with new information on Maidana’s transfer fee, DP status and other details.

Philadelphia Soccer History

Philly Soccer 100: Bad weather wreaks havoc

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 9, 2014 at 12:02 pm × 3 comments

Dreadful winter weather wreaked havoc on the Philly soccer schedule 100 years ago this week.

Daily news roundups

The Bradley bomb, a chat about training facilities, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 9, 2014 at 11:36 am × 57 comments

Michael Bradley to Toronto. How building a Union training facility just got real. More player moves from across MLS. More news.

Analysis

USMNT snubs don’t bode well for Union

by Earl Reed × on January 9, 2014 at 11:02 am × 10 comments

PSP’s Earl Reed writes that the USMNT snubs of Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams and Jack McInerney could bode very badly for Philadelphia Union. Here’s why.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: A fan’s idea for a Union mascot

by The Fans' View × on January 8, 2014 at 11:56 am × 41 comments

This idea doesn’t suck. It’s not contrived. It’s actually pretty damn good. When you learn where it came from, you’ll think so even more.

Union

How the Italian roast pork sandwich explains Philadelphia Union

by Dan Walsh × on January 8, 2014 at 11:15 am × 37 comments

How Philadelphia’s best sandwich explains the Union, including Amobi’s national team snub, Jack Mac’s mouth, a local kid getting drafted by the Union, and Nick Sak’s latest.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Previewing the SuperDraft

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 8, 2014 at 10:56 am × 3 comments

Greg and Eli are joined by Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald and Reading United social media director Sean Doyle to talk about the SuperDraft. Also, the departure of Michael Farfan and return of Zach Pfeffer.

Daily news roundups

Carlos Valdes update, Union kickoff times update, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 8, 2014 at 10:22 am × 10 comments

Carlos Valdes agent says offers coming from Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. Union 2014 kickoff times updated, single game tickets on sale. More FIFA/Qatar confusion. More news.