The Philly Soccer Page

Rocks, bulls and Beckham

Red Bulls fans bring rocks, Ed Farnsworth doesn’t bring a banner, David Beckham and Geoff Cameron are out for the year, and UEFA Champions League resumes. Yep, it’s the daily news roundup. (And yep, I couldn’t find a good photo for today, so I gave you this.)

The Union wrap: 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls

Same Le Toux + same Seitz + same brain cramp = same result.

Unfortunately for the hundreds of SoBs and other supporters making their way to the gleaming Red Bull Arena for the first leg of the newly minted I-95 derby, this formula was all too apparent.

Red Bulls 2-1 Union: I-95 derby summary

The Union fell to the Red Bulls 2-1, with two near-misses that could have tied the match late in the day.

Opposition Report: New York Red Bulls

The Red Bulls should provide a decent test in the first installment of the newest New York – Philadelphia rivalry.

Preview: Philadelphia Union at New York Red Bulls

An overhyped team named after a bad sports drink playing in a soccer palace in the market Philly loves to hate … Let’s introduce you to Michael “The Meast” Orozco and the Sons of Ben. America’s best new sports rivalry starts Saturday: Philadelphia Union vs. the New York Red Bulls.

All hell’s about to break loose.

Allentown’s Yeisley secures draw for FC Dallas

Allentown native and FC Dallas rookie Jason Yeisley won a 94th minute penalty to help gain a draw against Seattle, more on the Robert Pires to Philadelphia Union link, and other news of the day.

We’ve got a pitch!

Seitz looks for the positive, LeBlanc training with Canada, the USMNT to train in Princeton, what style of soccer should the MLS embrace, the importance of soccer video games in attracting new fans, Forbes looks at the biggest earners in the game, summer international friendlies, Comcast still sucks, and more morning news.

Where does Philly fit in the world of soccer?

Every soccer-playing nation has its style, and some could say that even regions have their own style. So what does Philadelphia soccer look like? New contributor Conor O’Grady ponders.

In Seitz he trusts

Nowak trusts Seitz, some Red Bulls news, Bocanegra and Onyewu on the mend, soccer sex scandal in France, and more morning news.

Down on the farm: Something brewing in Harrisburg

Harrisburg has added five youth internationals to the roster. In the past, this team was typically all local talent. What changed? John Hackworth and Philadelphia Union, that’s what.