The Philly Soccer Page

This is why we love the game

by Dan Walsh × on October 9, 2013 at 11:50 am × 16 comments

An impossible sprint back to stop a goal and save the game. A inch-perfect free kick to win it. This is why we love soccer: For the spectacular. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

Infographic

Union player stat infographic for September

by Dan Stover and Jim Prestifilippo × on October 9, 2013 at 11:14 am × 8 comments

Dan Stover and Jim Prestifilippo present their Union player stat infographic for September’s games and the season so far.

High School Soccer

D12 HS boys’ soccer week 5 (9/29-10/5): Conwell-Egan’s perfect week

by Josh Trott × on October 9, 2013 at 10:48 am × 3 comments

Josh Trott rounds up the District 12 results as team’s prepare for the play-in rounds of the Catholic and Public Leagues.

Daily news roundups

Fabinho appeal, Cruz love, Temple, Penn State, and Delaware in NCAA Top 25, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on October 9, 2013 at 10:25 am × 6 comments

Will Union appeal Fabinho’s red card? Who will play fullback absent both Fabinho and Sheanon Williams? 3 local colleges in national top 25. Anti-FIFA protests in Brazil. More.

Union

Hero for a day: Kleberson emerges from shadows

by Earl Reed × on October 8, 2013 at 11:27 am × 17 comments

That the highest paid Union player may have saved the season with one kick is only remarkable if you know the whole story.

Fan Culture

River Cup 2013: Living the dream, part 2

by Scott Pugh × on October 8, 2013 at 11:01 am × 7 comments

You know that feeling when you step on to the PPL Park pitch and the PA announcer says your name and you see yourself on the video screen? We don’t either. Thankfully, Scott Pugh is here to tell you about it.

Photo essays

The River Cup in pictures: Union FO 1-3 Sons of Ben

by Earl Gardner × on October 8, 2013 at 10:36 am × 0 comments

PSP photographer Earl Gardner’s look at Sunday’s Third Annual River Cup featuring the Sons of Ben vs. the Union Front Office at PPL Park.

Daily news roundups

River Cup raises big bucks, power rankings, locals at USWNT U-17/18 camp

by Ed Farnsworth × on October 8, 2013 at 10:02 am × 12 comments

River Cup raised nearly $40,000 for Union Foundation. Power rankings update. Four locals called up for USWNT U-17/18 camp. Who could clinch playoff spot this weekend? More news.