FC Delco product Ben Olsen never fulfilled the lofty expectations some had for the former NCAA player of the year and MLS rookie of the year. But now he has another chance, as a coach. Can the Pennsylvania native reclaim a role as a face of U.S. soccer? A new PSP contributor — and longtime D.C. United fan — takes a look.
Union play seventh game in 21 days on Saturday. Hackworth proud of his players. Cosmos are back, again. Blatter knew of payments. Terry found not guilty. More news
LA previews. Danny Mwanga scores in first home start for Portland. Shea Salinas returns. Brazil out of FIFA rankings top ten. UEFA messed with the live feed during Euro 2012. Manchester United goes public.
If the Union win their USOC quarterfinal match on Tuesday, PPL Park will host the semifinal match. Ben Olsen replaces Peter Nowak as coach of the All-Star team with John Hackworth named his assistant. USMNT friendly in Mexico announced for August 15. Euro ratings in US impress. More news.
Extensive quotes from John Hackworth’s Wednesday press conference on how he’s different than Nowak, lineup changes, goalscoring, and more. McInerney says life under Nowak made him “pissed off.” Report says Costa Rican clasico to be played at PPL Park on July 15. More news.
Two wins, two ties and one loss from five games in 18 days should feel good. Why does it feel like a disappointment?