The Philly Soccer Page

The power play

PSP considers the prospective Danny Califff trade, what the Union might receive, what might be going on behind the scenes, and naturally, why Union manager Peter Nowak is considering this deal.

Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-3 Red Bulls

The Union looked great, but they still lost. Adu’s red card was the obvious turning point in the match, and Union fans must begin to wonder if their undersized defense can survive an entire season. With video of post-game locker room interviews.

Califf & McInerney? Dive or no? More news

Will it be Califf and McInerney to Chivas for Angel? While Chivas coach says Califf talk is “speculation” reports say Chivas press conference scheduled for today for 1pm. Chester taxes. Reading draw to open season, City Islanders come from behind twice to draw. New USL women’s pro league in the works. More news.

Nobody likes Red Bull, more news

Hackworth, Williams – nobody likes Red Bulls. Union reserves play Energy Drink reserves at Widener on Sunday. More on the Schalke game. 39 years ago today. More news.

Player of the Week: ?

This week’s Philadelphia Player of the Week is …

(Not your average Player of the Week post.)

Schalke, symptoms, emergencies and more

News ahead of tonight’s friendly with Schalke. Nowak says starting with 3 losses is a state of emergency. MacMath on injury report with concussion symptoms. All-Star tickets on sale to general public. Seattle defender suspended for Williams stomp. League rescinds NE red card. Another Italian match-fixing scandal. More news.

Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 Sounders

The Union’s midfield play was found wanting by an in-form Sounders outfit that controlled the match from the opening whistle.

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.

Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-2 Earthquakes

The Union conceded too much possession and territory in the first half, and it ultimately cost them when they ran out of gas against San Jose. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings, as well as video of post game press conference and interviews with the players.