U.S. Open Cup Final: The Mystery of Chessboxin’
It’s time to start thinking about the tactical approach to the US Open Cup final. Kevin Kinkead gets the conversation started.
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Tactics Talk / US Open Cup
Daily news roundups
Notes from Curtin’s presser, USOC dates for Reading and Harrisburg, more
Curtin on Mbolhi benching, McCarthy starting, injury update, and more. Draws for opening USOC rounds announced. Keller, Schmid, and Meyernick in National Soccer Hall of Fame. More.
Philadelphia Soccer History
The founding of the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association
A look at the founding of the EPSA, originally known as the Foot Ball Association of Eastern Pennsylvania and District, in April, 1913, six days after the founding of the United States of America Football Association, known today as the US Soccer Federation.
Daily news roundups
Nacional says Valdes to sign loan deal, new trialists, Academy commitments, US Open Cup format, more
Announcement on Nacional website says Carlos Valdes to sign loan deal on Friday. New trialists in Union camp. Union Academy commitments announced. New US Open Cup format. More news.
Local / Philadelphia Soccer History
A champion’s medal comes home
Last Friday, a 103-year-old championship medal won by a Scottish goalkeeper in Philadelphia returned to the city to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame. Here’s the story of the goalkeeper who won that medal and how it came back from Scotland to Philly.
Philadelphia Lone Star FC
EPSA Open Cup Final Preview: West Chester United vs. Junior Lone Star
The Eastern Pennsylvania State Open Cup Final will take place on Sunday in West Chester. Paul Konneh has a preview.
Offseason Issues
Offseason issues: The manager
PSP’s series on Philadelphia Union’s offseason issues kicks off with a look at what the Union can and should do about the Union’s manager position. PSP’s Dan Walsh examines the issue and argues for a managerial hire you may not expect.
All Three Points
All Three Points podcast: Missed opportunities
The Union’s big week didn’t go as hoped, but while moral victories ring hollow, the team still has a lot to play for. With the Open Cup final showing both its promise and weaknesses, the team must regroup for the final push.
Player ratings
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 1-3 Sounders (AET)
Despite a raucous, electric atmosphere at PPL Park, the Union could not get the job done, falling to a Sounders team that rode their two attacking superstars to glory in extra time.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: The Open Cup Final experience
Scott Ellis on Tuesday’s Open Cup final and what it meant for fans and for the team.
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