Quantifying early 2013 MLS season ugliness
Shots and goals are down in 2013 while fouls are up. Earl Reed explores how play at the start of the 2013 MLS season been uglier than in 2012.
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MLS
Daily news roundups
Mac named to TOW, ranked No. 2 in league, NBC announce Prem plans, more
Jack McInerney, named to MLS Team of the Week and ranked No. 2 in MLS in the Castrol Index, says Union offense will take time to gel “if we keep switching it up every week.” NBC announces Premiership coverage plans. More.
US Amateur Cup
Vereinigung Erzgebirge wins Eastern Pennsylvania Amateur Cup
Erzgebirge defeats Phoenix with an 89th minute goal from former Harrisburg City Islander and Penn State captain Brian Devlin to advance to the USASA National Amateur Cup regional finals.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: Tacony against True Blues in American Cup final
Two inches of rain fall on the first American Cup final to be hosted in Philadelphia.
Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: Allison thrives, Cochrane starts, Richter earns first MLS minutes, Hernandez creates game winner
Anthony Allison puts in a Man of the Match performance in Sweden. Greg Cochrane and Ryan Richter get first MLS appearances. Christhian Hernandez assists Harrisburg’s game winner.
Daily news roundups
Williams says Boston will bounce back, SI puts Mac in Gold Cup picture, Kleberson feels good, a Philly future for Califf, more
Sheanon Williams says Boston will bounce back. Sports Illustrated sees McInereny’s as MVP, Gold Cup potential. Kleberson says his debut felt good, praises fans. Danny Califf says his future could be in Philly.
Player ratings
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 Toronto
John Hackworth’s side showed plenty of running and hustle, but was largely devoid of creativity in Saturday’s draw.
Photo essays
In Pictures: Union 1-1 Toronto FC
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand as the Philadelphia Union fought back for a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
Daily news roundups
Frustrated: Quotes, reports reaction to Saturday’s draw, HCI season opening win, no WC for US U-17s
Hack says Saturday’s draw feels like a loss. More quotes and reports from the game. Cristhian Hernandez assists Harrisburg’s stoppage time winner. US knocked out of CONCACAF U-17 Championship quarterfinals. More news.
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