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Footy on the Telly: February 8-14

The week’s live soccer listings on TV and on line, including the Africa Cup of Nations final, and the return of Champions League and Europa League play, and the Union’s first two preseason games.

Featured / USMNT

Reaction and player ratings: Honduras 2–1 USA

In a game where both teams were quite evenly matched, and the U.S. should feel chagrined to have let a point slip through its fingers due to individual errors.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Stinking it up in Honduras, Hack on competition in camp, more news

“Too many mistakes in too many areas”: Quotes, reports and ratings from the poor US showing in Honduras. Hack on high level of competition in camp. More news.

Featured / US Soccer History

Who’s better, who’s best: Leveling the pitch to find the best US club sides ever

Steve Holroyd performs some statistical leveling to determine the all-time top 15 US pro soccer teams.

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KYW Philly Soccer Show: Len Oliver

Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver talks about his career as a player and a as a coach, and the need for US Soccer to energize a love for the game among urban youth.

Daily news roundups / Featured

News & previews as US opens Hex in Honduras, Centennial kit leaked, Captain Carroll, more

News, quotes and previews as the US prepares to take on Honduras in WC qualifier. US Centennial kit leaked. Carroll on being captain. Racist remarks from AC Milan VP. More news.

Featured / USMNT

Preview: Honduras v USA

With most of the US roster for the first qualifier of the Hex flying in from overseas after the disappointing draw with Canada, a win would be wonderful, but getting a point should be seen as a victory.

Fan Culture / Featured

The other supporters group: Bearfight Brigade

PSP talks to two of Bearfight Brigade’s founders, Jeremy Sharpe and Justin Lee. The name may come from a drinking game but they’re as serious about creating unity among supporters and engaging in charitable efforts as they are about having a good time.

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Daily news roundups / Featured

Union cut six, Hookahgate, USA in Honduras, more news

Union cut three trialists and three Supplemental draft picks. Who cares if Adu hookahs? USA in Honduras news. Report says Liverpool CL game was fixed. FIFA wants offside rule clarified. More news.

Featured / US Soccer History

Looking for a golden age: A statistical analysis of US pro soccer leagues

The ASL in the 1920s has been called the “golden age” of American soccer. Some older fans argue that the NASL was “better” than MLS. Steve Holroyd looks at what the numbers say.