High School Soccer
PSP is expanding its coverage to follow boys soccer at Philadelphia’s high schools. New contributor Josh Trott kicks it off with an explanation for how the area’s soccer is organized.
Daily news roundups
Hackworth expects a playoff feel in Sunday’s game against New England. Hack backs Jack. Union being cautious with return of Ray Gaddis from injury. On the Union’s new YSC Academy school. More news.
Analysis / Union
by Dan Walsh × on August 21, 2013 at 11:30 am ×
The Union’s back and front lines are among the league’s best. But there’s always that midfield. Leave it to TV analysts Alejandro Moreno and Kyle Martino to describe the midfield perfectly. PSP’s Dan Walsh fills you in on how.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Two days after winning their semifinal game against Toronto to advance to the 1973 NASL championship game the Atoms lost two of their most important players, recalled by their home club in England.
Daily news roundups
More Union players on best of the week lists. Several locals named to Hermann Trophy Watch List. Interest in Donovan from Serie A. One million World Cup tickets requested in seven hours. More news.
Analysis / Union
by Earl Reed × on August 20, 2013 at 12:53 pm ×
The Union may not play the prettiest ball, but when it comes to making the playoffs, it’s results that matter.
Philadelphians Abroad
Mechanicsburg, PA native and FC Dallas midfielder Bobby Warshaw has gone on loan to Swedish side Ängelholms FF.
Daily news roundups
Amobi Okugo named to SI’s Team of the Week as Union climbs power rankings. Stat site has Union’s playoff chances at 72.6 percent. Landon Donovan says he’s open to moving abroad. More news.
Player ratings
A draw at Red Bull Arena was a great result, even if the Union’s performance left a lot to be desired.
Player of the Week
Against Thierry Henry and the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Amobi Okugo refused to be beaten.
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