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Footy on the Telly, Dec. 2-5

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 2, 2011 at 10:45 am × 0 comments

The weekend’s soccer listings on TV and your PC.

Daily news roundups

Saprissa prez confirms Union’s Martinez interest,TT praises Philly fans, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 2, 2011 at 10:18 am × 2 comments

Deportivo Saprissa president confirms Union’s interst in Josue Martinez. Taylor Twellman, departing for ESPN, praises Union, their fans, Philly. Union GAs to tour Netherlands. USMNT January friendlies confirmed. Platini backs Winter World cup in Qatar in 2022. More news.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW Philly Soccer Show: John Hackworth

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 1, 2011 at 10:22 am × 0 comments

Union assistant coach John Hackworth joins the podcast to discuss the departure of Justin Mapp and other offseason moves with co-hosts Greg Orlandini of KYW NewsRadio and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch.

Featured / Raves / Season Reviews / Union

Raves: Sheanon Williams

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on December 1, 2011 at 10:10 am × 0 comments

Searing pace, constant aggression, attacking flair. We rave about the Sheanomenon.

Daily news roundups

RE Draft signings “unlikely,” Kepa Blanco & Josue Martinez linked to Union, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on December 1, 2011 at 9:52 am × 1 comment

Union source tells DN that Re-Entry Draft signings are “highly unlikely.” Kepa Blanco and Josue Martinez latest to be linked to the Union. FIFA reform report issued. Transparency International severs ties with FIFA shortly after. More news.

Raves / Season Reviews / Union

Raves: Michael Farfan

by Josh Hsu × on November 30, 2011 at 12:04 pm × 2 comments

Calm, cool and collected. Michael Farfan, this rave’s for you.

Featured / Union

Miglioranzi, Harrison let go

by Dan Walsh × on November 30, 2011 at 11:43 am × 8 comments

Philadelphia Union declined the options on contracts for Stefani Miglioranzi and Chase Harrison, paving the way for both to leave the club via the MLS Re-Entry Draft.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Header’s & brain trauma, Crew decline DP, WPS woes, USMNT/Venezuela January friendly

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 30, 2011 at 10:13 am × 6 comments

A study released on Tuesday says heading a ball too many times can result in brain trauma. Crew decline option on DP Mendoza because he’s a jerk. FIFA head of women’s soccer wants WPS to survive. USMNT to face Venezuela in January friendly. More news

Featured / Independence / Raves

Raves: Jen Buczkowski

by Mike Servedio × on November 29, 2011 at 10:59 am × 5 comments

Holding midfielder Jen Buczkowski earns a rave for her gritty performance in the center of the park for the Philadelphia Independence this season.

Featured / Local / MLS / Union

Danny Mwanga & the aerial game

by Dan Walsh × on November 29, 2011 at 10:30 am × 14 comments

The Union scored just two goals in the air this season, but the solution isn’t to sign a veteran target forward. Rather, it’s time for Danny Mwanga to work on his aerial game. PSP explains.