Philly Soccer 100: Six PA teams in Challenge Cup 2nd round, league play, and more
100 years ago this week, six Pennsylvania clubs faced off in the second round of the National Challenge Cup.
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NCAA Division III
Messiah forward Josh Wood named NSCAA Division III Men’s Soccer POY
The forward caps off an illustrious career with NSCAA Player of the Year honors days after winning the Division III national championship.
Daily news roundups
Valdes on his status, Union to return to Disney, locals named to Combine, Riley wants ex-Indys, more
Carlos Valdes on his current status. Union will return to preseason Disney Classic. Several players with local connections invited to MLS Combine. Paul Riley wants former Independence players in Portland. More news.
Breaking News / Union
Valdes loan expires, Union return possible
Santa Fe has confirmed they will allow Valdes’ loan to expire on Dec. 31, so the Colombian international will return to the Union unless another deal emerges. UPDATE: Valdes’ agent says he’s “101 percent” certain Valdes won’t play in MLS for first half of the 2014 season.
Union
2013 Re-Entry Draft preview
Who might the Union take in this week’s Re-Entry Draft? PSP examines the options, including Philly native Bobby Convey (pictured).
Daily news roundups
Union development partners, locals abound on NSCAA end-of-season lists, Kreis to NYC FC, more
Union announces youth development affiliates. Locals all over NSCAA end of season award lists. RSL’s Kreis takes NYC FC job. Miami Beckham United? More news.
MLS
Brrrrr…MLS Cup Final needs a different date, one way or the other
Freezing conditions undoubtedly had an affect on the quality of play in Saturday’s MLS Cup final. What’s a league to do? Earl Reed explores.
Daily news roundups
Re-entry Draft list, KC GK Nielsen retires, USOC games during WC break, more news
Lots of local connections and other names of interest on Re-Entry Draft list. Jimmy Nielsen announces his retirement. Looks like USOC games will take place during the World Cup break. More news.
Daily news roundups
Reaction to KC’s MLS Cup final win and US WC draw, Union Academy alumni in College Cup Final Four, more
Reaction to Sporting Kansas City’s penalty kick win over RSL in MLS Cup final. The US World Cup draw. Madison and Steffen to face off in College Cup semis. More news.
NCAA Division III
Division III championship recap: Messiah outlasts Rutgers-Camden in 2-1 overtime thriller
Jeremy Payne’s second overtime period goal ends Rutgers-Camden’s undefeated season to secure Messiah’s tenth national championship.
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