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Philadelphians Abroad: Locals vie for USL Championship

by Chris Luczkowiak × on August 21, 2012 at 10:41 am × 0 comments

Local players are on five of the six teams in the USL PRO playoffs.

Ref talk continues, “teachable moments,” vote Union youth, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 21, 2012 at 9:46 am × 6 comments

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

by Barb Colligon × on August 20, 2012 at 1:12 pm × 2 comments

PSP photographer Barb Colligon was with the Sons of Ben for the Union game in DC.

Daily news roundups / Featured

“It’s the Geiger Show”: Recaps & reaction from DC, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 20, 2012 at 10:23 am × 15 comments

DC blasts ref in draw with Union. More reaction and quotes from the game. Harrisburg City Islanders secure final playoff spot. Penn State’s Maya Hayes scores hat trick in US win at U-20 Women’s World Cup. More news.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: DC United 1-1 Union

by Dan Walsh × on August 19, 2012 at 9:18 pm × 41 comments

The Union earned a stunning 1-1 draw on the road Sunday against DC United, as referee Mark Geiger sent off three players and disallowed two United goals, including one by Dwayne De Rosario. PSP was at RFK Stadium and has a recap, with quotes from both teams.

Match previews / Union

Preview: Union at DC United

by Adam Cann × on August 17, 2012 at 12:19 pm × 7 comments

DC’s offense has struggled lately, but the Union have struggled all over. In June, Philly was the better team but United left PPL Park with a win. Will fortunes be reversed on Sunday?

Fan Culture / Featured / Union

Supporters Summit highlights

by Mike Servedio × on August 17, 2012 at 11:33 am × 13 comments

PSP recaps some of the major talking points from Thursday night’s Supporters Summit at PPL Park.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Bakary Soumare

by Ed Farnsworth × on August 17, 2012 at 10:56 am × 0 comments

KYW’s Greg Orlandini and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch are joined by UNion center back Bakary Soumare. Also discussed is the USMNT win over Mexico and the trade of Lionard Pajoy for Danny Cruz.