Our series commemorating the Philadelphia Atoms’ historic 1973 NASL title concludes with a look at what happened to the team after the championship and the team’s impact on American soccer.
Tag: San Jose Earthquakes
Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
It’s time to start Danny Mwanga again
It’s an all too common sight: An opposing defender outrunning Philadelphia Union striker Lionard Pajoy (pictured). PSP makes the case for Danny Mwanga’s return to the starting lineup in place of Pajoy.
Dismantle the goal: Philly-San Jose
Soccer is a blame game. Goals aren’t common, so when you give one up, everyone goes looking for someone to blame. But is it that simple? PSP dissects one of San Jose’s goals to find out.
Photo essay: Union 1-2 Earthquakes
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at Saturday’s loss to San Jose.
Match report: Union 1-2 San Jose
Steven Lenhart’s stoppage time goal broke Union hearts, and the 2-1 victory kept the Western Conference leading San Jose Earthquakes rolling in 2012. PSP has a match report and quotes from both teams.