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Abolish the penalty kick

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 10, 2013 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

100 years ago, the Philadelphia Inquirer led the call in American soccer circles to eliminate the penalty kick.

Deportivo Cali enters Valdes hunt, schedule reaction, kids score amazing goal, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 10, 2013 at 10:02 am × 10 comments

Report says Deportivo Cali interested in Valdes. 2013 schedule breakdown. “Is it March Yet” vid. NWSL release allocation list. Kids score amazing goal. More morning news.

Featured / Union

2013 Union schedule released

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 9, 2013 at 12:00 pm × 16 comments

Get your calendar out, the 2013 Philadelphia Union schedule has been released.

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Len Oliver Q&A: Playing in the pros in 1950s Philadelphia and beyond

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 9, 2013 at 10:42 am × 6 comments

Our Q&A with Philly soccer legend continues with a discussion about playing in the pros in the 1950s and more.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Valdes deal done? Adu’s status “not finalized,” Parke pride, Pfeffer scores, more news.

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 9, 2013 at 9:04 am × 4 comments

SBI, reports out of Colombia say one year loan deal with option to buy for Carlos Valdes is done. Other reports say deal not confirmed. Hack says Adu’s status “not finalized.” UPDATED: Union says deal not done

Featured / MLS / Union

The quiet departure of Carlos Valdes

by Dan Walsh × on January 8, 2013 at 11:30 am × 43 comments

Most accept that Carlos Valdes will leave the Union this winter. Few know exactly why. PSP explores this mystery.

Featured / Independence

Talking with Joanna Lohman

by Mike Servedio × on January 8, 2013 at 11:04 am × 1 comment

In part one of our interview with Joanna Lohman, the former Philadelphia Independence midfielder talks about playing in Spain and the W-League following the demise of WPS.

Daily news roundups / Featured

2013 schedule to drop on Weds, Soccer Night in Newtown, Ballon d’Or, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 8, 2013 at 9:08 am × 3 comments

MLS has announced that the 2013 schedule will be announced on Wednesday at noon. 1,500 attend Soccer Night in Newtown. More Valdes rumors. Appearance of Ronaldo Face equals 4 years of Messi, more