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A look back at US-South Africa

A young U.S. team played well in its 1-0 victory over South Africa on Wednesday. Here’s a look back at what we gained.

Scalora named Ivy League Rookie of the Year & more news

Penn ‘s Kerry Scalora is named Ivy League Rookie of the Year. Arrieta denies he wants to leave. Klinsmann unveiled at TFC. Henry says Energy Drinks need rest, not another DP. Qatar’s 2002 WC bid “starting to look like favorites.” Iverson cheered at soccer match in Turkey. Your weekend television listings and more morning news.

Keeping the loans in Philly, more news

The effort to keep Orozco Fiscal in Torres in Philly. Le Toux disappointed Mwanga not ROTY, Najar win a shock. Independence owner reassures fans. Is AC Milan partnering with a local group to build a sports complex in the North East Philly? Klinsmann hired by TFC. South Africa admits 2006 collusion. Rooney to be burned and more news.

Becks considers adding another trophy, more news

MLS Fair Play Award and Rookie of the Year Award to be announced today and Penn moves to No 13. Beckham considers prospect of another trophy while Pacific Northwest supporters band together for more away tickets. USWNT to play Mexico while Donovan asks Zakuani to play for US. All of that and more morning news

Bradley’s Roster for Brazil is All Wrong…

With a meaningless friendly against a soccer superpower on the horizon, Bob Bradley does US Soccer a disservice by selecting a side that as usual, fails to showcase top MLS talent.

Opposition Report: New York Red Bulls

The Red Bulls should provide a decent test in the first installment of the newest New York – Philadelphia rivalry.

Preview: Philadelphia Union at New York Red Bulls

An overhyped team named after a bad sports drink playing in a soccer palace in the market Philly loves to hate … Let’s introduce you to Michael “The Meast” Orozco and the Sons of Ben. America’s best new sports rivalry starts Saturday: Philadelphia Union vs. the New York Red Bulls.

All hell’s about to break loose.