In honor of Thanksgiving, we take a look at the football played by Native Americans when English colonists first began to arrive with a focus on the game played by the original inhabitants of the Delaware Valley, the Lenni Lenape.
This year was a big year for soccer in Philly. We got 2 new professional teams, hosted international friendlies and saw a World Cup run like few others. That means a lot of great memories. We polled PSP’s contributors for their best 2010 soccer memories, and here they are. Come share yours.
The SoBs and Union try to kick hunger, New England signs a 15-year-old player, Eric Wynalda to coach Chivas USA, and Philly hater Robert Pires finally finds that pretty place to live — in Birmingham, England, the heart of British industry.
The Nov. 20 tournament in Philadelphia will raise funds for Soccer Without Borders, which helps disadvantaged children get involved in youth sports.
La Salle women’s soccer team won its second straight game with a 1-0 victory over George Washington. Morgan Golden scored the game winning goal. Here’s a photo essay from the game.
New PSP photographer Anna Clay was at the Philadelphia Independence game Sunday, and she has a photo essay of their tough loss to the Boston Breakers.
PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz was at Saturday’s draw with Colorado. Was Le Toux fouled in the closing moments of the match? He has the pictures to prove it!
PSP’s Daniel Gajdamowicz shot photos from the field in the Union-Toronto match. Here’s a photo essay with some of the best.
South African writer Ivan Vladislavic talks with PSP about the ground level impact of the World Cup on the country’s people and how building soccer stadiums may or may not impact the lives of South Africans, with a few parallels to Philadelphia Union’s new digs in Chester.
PSP’s Daniel Gajdamowicz captures the sights at PPL Park, both on and off the field, with this photo essay.
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