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Nowak quits Twitter?

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 4, 2012 at 5:30 pm × 11 comments

Peter Nowak’s joining Twitter last summer created a splash across the league. Some time in the past few days, the Twitter account was quietly deleted. UPDATE: He’s back on Twitter!

Philadelphia player of the week: Danny Califf

by Dan Walsh × on April 4, 2012 at 12:15 pm × 0 comments

PSP’s new weekly feature highlights the Philly player we feel most shined this week at any level (pro, amateur, youth, etc.). This week, Philadelphia Union captain Danny Califf earns the nod after shutting down Sebastien Le Toux, Atiba Harris, and the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Daily news roundups

Suspension for foul vs. Valdes, power rankings, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 4, 2012 at 9:22 am × 4 comments

Vancouver’s Atiba Harris suspended and fined for his elbow to Carlos Valdes. Califf and MacMath earn Team of the Week honorable mentions. More power rankings. Fever announce four new signings. Game of Thrones-to-Premiership converter. More news.

Featured / Match stats / Statistics

When will the shots come?

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 3, 2012 at 11:15 am × 4 comments

The Union are in the middle of the league in number of shots but close to bottom when it comes to the number and percentage that are on target.

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians abroad

by Dan Walsh × on April 3, 2012 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

Philly products Ryan Richter (pictured) and Tony Donatelli sign with Charleston, Jeff Parke fights for his starting job, and two former high school teammates miss a chance to face off in MLS. PSP rounds up Philadelphians abroad.

Daily news roundups

Califf named to Best XI. Power rankings. Twitter fun. More.

by Ed Farnsworth × on April 3, 2012 at 9:53 am × 6 comments

Union roundup including Califf named to best XI, power rankings, the Nowak-Vermes flip-flop and more. West Chester United eliminated fro US Open Cup qualification. USWNT thumps Brazil 3-0. More news.