The proposed MLS-USL partnership is a big deal, and not just because Philadelphia Union and the Harrisburg City Islanders pioneered it. It could be one of the most significant developments ever in American professional soccer. PSP explains.
Tag: Portland Timbers
Orlando and MLS see their future in Chester
Orlando’s mayor will visit PPL Park this weekend as her city considers building a soccer-specific stadium for a prospective MLS club. She’ll get a complex view in Philadelphia, and if MLS officials are smart, they’ll look at the complex view cities like Orlando offer.
Before Hoppenot, there was Fidelia
A supplemental draft pick from New Jersey whose first language is French lighting up games as a super sub—sound familiar? Meet Pat Fidelia of the NASL’s Philadelphia Fury.
A rule-breaker, autocrat, or something else?
Did Peter Nowak break MLS rules by not reporting Danny Califf’s “injury” to the league office? Or was it something else? PSP explores.
Meet the new U… same as the old U?
The Union’s stats against Portland look mighty similar to their stats against Houston in 2011’s opening match. A year ago, they were defending a lead the whole game. What does that say about their performance last Monday?
Analysis & player ratings: Timbers 3-1 Union
Not much went right on Monday night for the Union in their 3-1 opening day loss in Portland. PSP offers analysis and player ratings on what was good, bad and simply not yet worked out from the season opener.