Sports Illustrated soccer writer Grant Wahl is a guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show this week. Wahl chimes in on Philadelphia Union, the U.S. national team’s coaching carousel, and MLS. Greg and Dan also talk some Union and Independence, the latter of whom have a big playoff game this week.
Union wins $50k grant for Chester kids, Le Toux and Mwanga and chemistry, local college and high school news, USMNT to play in Mandela Challenge Cup, USWNT keeper Solo out 5-6 months, Howard nude and more morning news.
Independence looks for playoff victory over Freedom, college soccer news, Henry injures Hartman, US WC bid chances looking better after Qatar’s raises questions, your weekend Footy on the Telly and more Friday morning news.
Another defensive lapse cost the Union in San Jose as the Earthquakes squeaked out a 1-0 win. PSP has a full recap, player ratings and video highlights.
A roundup of reaction from across the soccer world to the Union’s loss to San Jose, Salinas to lead story time, more soccer movies this weekend, Penn cracks national polls, Princeton hopeful, locals honored by ACC, Argentina v US & Mexico friendlies in the making and more morning news.
D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen is this week’s featured guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show. He talked about turning around D.C. United, coming up as a young player in southeast Pennsylvania, and his desire to keep his job on permanent (rather than interim) basis. Greg & Dan also cover Philadelphia Union’s recent form and changes to the MLS format.