Philadelphia Soccer History
100 years ago in Philly soccer history, Hibernian and Tacony hosted St, Louis champion Innisfails. Boys Club topped Bethlehem in the first game of the Amateur Championship of Pennsylvania series, and more.
Daily news roundups
Reports, reaction, quotes player ratings from USA draw in Mexico. Red Bulls coach says Saturday’s game is not a must-win for winless New York. Valentin on loan to Norway. More.
USMNT
The snowy win against Costa Rica told us a lot about the USMNT’s character and grit but not a lot about how they play soccer together. Jeremy Lane takes a look at what to expect in the qualifier against Mexico.
Philadelphians Abroad
Southampton, PA’s Ryan Richter, formerly with the Philadelphia Union, has signed with Toronto FC.
Daily news roundups
FIFA says no to Costa RIca protest. Reports on Adu deal. Donovan back with LA. USA v Mexico news & previews. Are UEFA financial fair play rules legal? Poisonous snakes invade pitch in India. Comic strip. More.
Union
The Union confirm Brazilian midfielder Kleberson will come to the club on loan and that it has “reached a contract termination by mutual consent” with Freddy Adu.
Player ratings
Did you miss the Pumas friendly Saturday? PSP is here to tell you who impressed and who didn’t with post-game analysis and player ratings from the Union’s 1-0 win on Saturday.
Player of the Week
The biggest play made by a Union player over the weekend was Freddy Adu signing with Bahia.
Fan Culture
A cold day and small attendance didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of many Pumas fans who were seeing their favorite team in person for the first time.
Photo essays
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at the Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over Pumas UNAM at PPL Park.
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