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Footy on the Telly, Dec. 16-18

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 16, 2011 at 10:03 am × 0 comments

The weekend’s soccer listings for your TV and online.

DN says Gomez signs with Union, Donovan to Everton, CL & Europa draws

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 16, 2011 at 9:09 am × 5 comments

Following yesterday’s report of deal, headline of Daily News article today says Gomez signs with the Union. Nowak on Home Growns, McLaughlin. Landon Donovan to Everton on winter loan. Champions League and Europa League final 16 draws.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: McNeill on WPS reprieve; McLaughlin signing

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 15, 2011 at 12:16 pm × 0 comments

Philadelphia Independence defender Kia McNeill shares a player’s perspective on the re-sanctioning of WPS by US Soccer. Also, on the pod, hosts Greg Orlandini of KYW, and Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio of the Philly Soccer Page, discuss the signing by the Union of Jimmy McLaughlin to a Homegrown Player contract.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season Review: Zach Pfeffer

by Mike Servedio × on December 15, 2011 at 10:29 am × 0 comments

We were surprised when Pfeffer got the start against Columbus, more so against New York. He’s young and inexperienced but glimpses of great ability are there to be seen.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Gomez to the Union? More news.

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 15, 2011 at 9:19 am × 9 comments

Daily News reports Panamanian international Gabrial Gomez is set to sign with the Union in a “blockbuster” deal. Valdes named to SA’s top center back list. Video from GA tour. Porter says Adu to play “major role” in Olympic effort. More news

Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History

Evolution of a kit: Bethlehem Steel FC

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 14, 2011 at 11:48 am × 8 comments

A look at the evolution of the uniform worn by Bethlehem Steel FC. Photos suggest the team wore as many as nine different jersey designs between 1912 and 1930.

Featured / Local / Season Reviews / Union

Season Review: Kyle Nakazawa

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on December 14, 2011 at 10:33 am × 8 comments

With another year in the books, Kyle Nakazawa is still no closer to finding his role within the Union.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union reviews & goals, PDA top rankings, WPS update, USSF deficit, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 14, 2011 at 9:56 am × 5 comments

Union reviews and (more than one kind of) goals. PDA ranked best girls soccer club in US, fifth best boys club. WPS owners agree to US Soccer’s conditions. USSF forecast deficit. Will SOPA stifle soccer in US? More news.