Break the mold for MLS referees
Following Sunday’s refereeing debacle in DC, Nate Emeritz considers what might be done to improve officiating and suggests US soccer should invest in a prominent model of mature (not perfect) refereeing.
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Featured / MLS / US
Daily news roundups / Featured
“Must-win,” pushing Freddy, beIN Sports buys rights to USMNT away WCQs, more news
Hackworth says Friday’s match against RSL is a must-win. Plus, what Freddy Adu must understand & more from Hackworth’s presser. Anderson Monarchs film getting rave reviews. Hope Solo book highest ever debut for soccer book on NYT bestseller list. BeIN Sports buys rights to show USMNT World Cup away qualifiers. More news.
Featured / Local / Union
Fixing Freddy
A professional at age 14, Freddy Adu has always been told he’s special. And when he has the ball he wants to do special things. However, the age of the lone dribbler is over. Can Adu adjust to the modern game, or has it already passed him by?
Fans' View / Featured
Fans’ View: Anger, enlightenment and a blood feud
Forget the Red Bulls. Montreal and DC are the rivalries upon which traditions are built.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Danny Cruz
Danny Cruz is the guest on this week’s Philly Soccer Show podcast, co-hosted by KYW’s Greg Orlandini and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch. Also on the pod, that crazy game in DC and a look ahead to Friday’s visit from Real Salt Lake.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Valdes TOW honors, River Cup, La Salle women top NSCAA Mid-Atlantic poll, more news
Carlos Valdes named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week. River Cup draws near. La Salle No. 1 on NSCAA Mid-Atlantic women’s soccer poll, U Penn at No. 10. More news.
Featured / MLS / Union
Analysis & player ratings: DCU 1-1 Union
The Geiger Show and Andy Najar took center stage, while Marfan, Mac and Hop went silent. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings of Sunday’s 1-1 tie between the Union and DC United.
Featured / Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: Locals vie for USL Championship
Local players are on five of the six teams in the USL PRO playoffs.
Daily news roundups / Featured
Ref talk continues, “teachable moments,” vote Union youth, more news
Talk about Sunday’s refereeing disaster continues across the league. Hackworth says DC game had plenty of “teachable moments.” Valdes named to PST Team of the Week. MLS ranked 8th in the world for pro soccer attendance. Mexico v USA top primetime broadcast. More news.
Featured / Photo essays
Photo essay: SoBs in DC
PSP photographer Barb Colligon was with the Sons of Ben for the Union game in DC.
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