Post-Thanksgiving news links
Some news links to read with your post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich.
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Daily news roundups / Featured
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Footy on the Telly: Nov. 23-29
The week’s upcoming live soccer listings for on TV and online.
Featured / WPS
New women’s pro league to take the field in March/April
US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said the new 8-team league will begin play in March/April. US Soccer will run the league’s front office. The US Canadian, and Mexican federations will subsidize some player’s salaries. UPDATED
Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History
Thanksgiving Day soccer, 1912
A look at Thanksgiving soccer match ups in Philadelphia 100 years ago.
Featured / Union
And now the off-season really begins …
The Union’s release of three players begins what baseball calls the “hot stove league,” the series off-season moves each team undertakes to remake itself. PSP looks at the first moves, some potential new signings with Pennsylvania ties, and how a key league policy change could impact the Union.
Featured / Season Reviews
Season Review: The Homegrowns
Young, incredibly talented and full of promise, Sean Doyle’s look at the Union’s homegrown players season with comments from Union Reserve Team coach Brendan Burke.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
Philly Soccer Show: Michael Lahoud
Michael Lahoud talks about his charity work with Schools for Salone and what the future holds for the Union. Also, Greg and Eli talk MLS Cup, Beckham, USMNT, Union, and more.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Hack says South American signing “really likely,” new asst. coach announced soon
Hackworth says a South American signing is “a really likely possibility” also says club will announce new assistant coach, “probably this week.” Beckham confirms playing days in MLS done. Women’s pro league announcement today.
Featured / Season Reviews
Season Review: Chris Albright
While he was serviceable in all appearances, and rarely a liability, his lack of speed and athleticism puts his playing future in doubt. His non-physical tools, however, may see his tenure with the Union continue for some time.
Fans' View / Featured
Fans’ View: Bye, bye Beckham
A lot has changed since Beckham joined the league six years ago. With his departure imminent, Tim Carr looks back.
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