Sheanon Williams named to MLS Best XI for second time. Valdes named Newcomer of the Year. Independence move into first place on the back of Tasha Kai hat trick. Midweek wins put Energy Drinks in first place in East, levels Columbus with Union. Could 2022 WC matches be games of thirds?
Spots Illustrated’s Grant Wahl joins KYW’s Greg Orlandini and the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch on the latest Philly Soccer Show podcast. Topics include the US at the Gold Cup, Wahl’s campaign for the presidency of FIFA and corruption at soccer’s governing body. Greg and Eli discuss the Union’s win over Colorado and preview the Real Salt Lake game.
On the All-Star Ballot snubbery. The ‘Gate is finally closed. Juventus to use Philly as home base during summer tour. Harrisburg City Islanders makes it three wins in a row. More news.
The US tops Canada, again. Union power rankings roundup. Mapp injury “minor.” More “Where’s Orozco Fiscal.” Further FIFA/CONCACAF hi jinks, more news.
That PK call? Nowak: “Bogus.” Someone please put candy in the Union young-in’s carry-on bags. Califf highest ranked Union player in Castrol Index; Le Toux highest ranked Union offensive player at no, 135. Independence have disappointing scoreless draw. Neanderthals live among us, write for Daily News, more news.
A recent PSP poll found more than 25 percent of the responders took five newbies to Philadelphia Union games last year. That was a stunner. Here, we hear from one of those people about the newbies he brought and what grabbed them about the beautiful game at PPL Park.