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Tracking down the Philadelphia Independence

by Mike Servedio × on February 21, 2013 at 11:04 am × 5 comments

As teams in the new National Women’s Soccer League round out their rosters, we take a look at where former Philadelphia Independence players have landed.

Featured / WPS

Talking With Joanna Lohman, Part II

by Mike Servedio × on January 10, 2013 at 11:25 am × 0 comments

In the conclusion of our interview with former Philadelphia Independence midfielder Joanna Lohman, we discuss the new women’s soccer league and her organization JoLi Academy.

Annual Awards / Local

PSP’s Best of 2012 Awards

by Dan Walsh × on December 31, 2012 at 11:01 am × 16 comments

Here is the Best of 2012, as voted by the PSP crew.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Pfeffer with goal & assist for US U-18s, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 26, 2012 at 10:16 am × 1 comment

Zach Pfeffer with a goal and assist in US U-18 draw with Canada. Three Swarthmore College students among those injured in last week’s attack on Spurs fans in Rome. Skepticism about new women’s league. More news.

Featured / WPS

New women’s pro league to take the field in March/April

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 21, 2012 at 1:39 pm × 3 comments

US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said the new 8-team league will begin play in March/April. US Soccer will run the league’s front office. The US Canadian, and Mexican federations will subsidize some player’s salaries. UPDATED

Daily news roundups / Featured

Experience for youth, East race tightens, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on July 19, 2012 at 10:24 am × 4 comments

If the Villa friendly was a night for the Union youth, how’s they do? Jordan and McLaughlin on loan to Harrisburg for rest of USL PRO season. Mid-week Eastern Conference matches tighten up the table. More news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

USOC: U to host Rhinos, City Islanders advance

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 23, 2012 at 10:15 am × 14 comments

The Union will host Rochester Rhinos next week in the third round of the US Open Cup. Harrisburg City Islanders defeat LI Rough Riders and will host New England. Reading fall to Charleston. Former Independence owner considering options. more news.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Recaps, quotes, reaction to Dallas draw, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on May 21, 2012 at 10:45 am × 6 comments

Reaction to Saturday’s Union draw in Dallas. Reading United, Ocean City, Harrisburg all victorious. Philadelphia Fever draw in first game. Reaction to demise of WPS. More news.