The Philly Soccer Page

More Union recaps and other Thursday news

Soccer news from around the net. Use and abuse it as you please.

MLS expansion: Has the game changed?

With USL cities claiming 3 of the last 4 expansion franchises, will Philadelphia Union be the last MLS expansion team to start from scratch?

New goalie for Union, Mwanga for USA

Harrisburg City Islander keeper Chencinski training with the Union, Mwanga says playing for the US in the World Cup would be enjoyable, Independence stadium options, Webb says he should have given De Jong a red and more morning news,

News, views and such for a Thursday morn

Wraps from around the web on the Union draw against RSL, why aren’t you watching the most talented league in the US, Rooney to MLS, more USA v Brazil fallout, five of the best attended soccer matches in the US in 2010 featured Mexico and more morning news.

Preview: Philadelphia Union at Chivas USA

The Union head to Los Angeles to face Chivas USA in a battle of last place teams. Philadelphia hopes to keep the momentum of Sunday’s big home win over Seattle, while Chivas has a big losing streak and some key players returning to the mix. PSP previews.

Who are ya?

A sellout crowd at PPL Park, and PSP talks to fans at the stadium.

Postgame: Union 3-1 Sounders

The Union play their best match ever, dominating Seattle for most of the game thanks to great ball control by their midfielders and highlight reel goalkeeping from Chris Seitz. PSP reviews the game with post-game analysis, video highlights, photos and player ratings.

Preview: Seattle Sounders at Philadelphia Union

World Cup? What World Cup? Philadelphia Union host Freddie Ljungberg and Seattle in the first match ever played at PPL Park in Chester. PSP previews and points you to what you need to know about parking and transportation there.

Union online store goes offline and more news

Somebody’s asleep at the wheel as the Union’s online store domain name is allowed to expire, Seattle to give fans refund after being thrashed by LA Galaxy, Convey is on fire, USMNT players update and more news.

The Pep Talk

Alright, Union. Saturday you’re playing LA. Yes, that LA, the best team in the MLS right now. Yes, the ones who get their goals from league-leading scoremeister Edson Buddle, and their swagger from gracefully aging bendmeister Dave Beckham AND Premier League-worthy Landon Donovan. They’re kinda good.

But that’s no reason to approach them humbly. Here’s your pep talk.