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Footy on the Telly: Dec. 30 – Jan. 3

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 30, 2011 at 10:37 am × 0 comments

The soccer listings for your TV and your computer for the extended New Year’s weekend, December 30 through January 3.

Ream v Union named Gaffe of the Year, Henry to Arsenal, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 30, 2011 at 8:58 am × 1 comment

Tim Ream’s giveaway agaisnt the Union named Gaffe of the Year. More Adu news. Veronica Boquete agrees to terms with Independence. Henry loan to Arsenal needs only for insurance agreement to be done. Jack Warner bought WC TV rights for $1. More news.

Featured / Local / Season Reviews

Season review: Stefani Miglioranzi

by Mike Servedio × on December 29, 2011 at 12:48 pm × 1 comment

A frustrating figure for most of the season, it looks like the veteran holding midfielder might have donned the blue and gold for the last time.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Is Adu training in Spain “first step” to Euro return? Henry to Arsenal deal, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 29, 2011 at 9:43 am × 8 comments

Following the news on Wednesday that Freddy Adu will train with Spanish club Rayo Vallecano, reports from Sports Illustrated and Spanish news outlet Marca suggest he is eying a return to Europe next summer. Arsenal offer Henry loan deal. Some American player in Germany creates Twitter storm. More news.

Philadelphia Soccer History / US Soccer History

Philly and the first USA international tour

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 28, 2011 at 11:55 am × 10 comments

The US played its first full international in Sweden during the the First World War. Philadelphia-area players were an important part of that team.

Featured / Local / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Veljko Paunovic

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on December 28, 2011 at 11:32 am × 0 comments

Tough in the air and smart on the deck, the PSP reviews Veljko Paunovic’s season.

Daily news roundups

Adu to train in Spain, Nowak excited, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 28, 2011 at 8:58 am × 1 comment

Adu to train in Spain. Nowak excited by offseason moves, more likely to come. McInerney on his U-23 prospects. FIFA ordered to release documents. More morning news.

Featured / Season Reviews

Season review: Keon Daniel

by Dan Walsh × on December 27, 2011 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

Keon Daniel was the most poised Union midfielder for the Union this year. Then he left for international duty and couldn’t get back into the US. Or something. Nobody knows what. But he’s missed. Here’s PSP’s season review of Daniel’s first season with the Union.