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.
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Union-Sounders: the scene at The 700
Philadelphia Union opening night at The 700: Union supporters pack the Northern Liberties pub (and play soccer on Fairmount Street). Here’s the scene, with photos.
Come on you Royals!
Rants and raves (but mostly rants) about following a 2nd division team. So the cup run is over. With a 4-2 loss at home to Aston Villa on Sunday morning, the Royals were finally eliminated in the FA Cup. And obviously, it would have been a dream to make it […]
I am not a Union supporter, yet.
Glad I am getting to post this the same day Ryan posted his piece. And like Ryan, I’m curious how other people feel about this, particularly people not native to the Philadelphia sports scene. I am not a fan of Philadelphia sports. There, I said it. Let’s get it out there. […]
U.S. Men to take on Turkey in Philadelphia
The U.S. will take on Turkey at Lincoln Financial Field on May 29th in what will be their final tune up before the World Cup, according to the Associated Press. An official announcement is due out tomorrow at a press conference with mayor Michael Nutter, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, […]
Union friendly set for Feb. 6
Philadelphia Union will play UNC Wilmington’s soccer team in Greensboro, N.C. on Feb. 6 in what’s set to be the team’s first friendly. For more details, check out the university’s announcement. UNC Wilmington won the Colonial Athletic Conference last year and is led by All-American Indy Smith. The Union are […]