http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:25 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:58:39 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m11d19-MLS-Cup-2009-Why-Real-Salt-Lake-will-win?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner MLS Cup 2009 - November 22nd, 8:30 pm on ESPN. On the surface, it looks like a “David vs. Goliath” match-up. Landon Donovan, David Beckham and the Galaxy are expected to easily push aside a relatively unknown Real Salt Lake squad. RSL ... MLS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:58:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m11d19-MLS-Cup-2009-Why-Real-Salt-Lake-will-win?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Philadelphia-Union-jersey-unveiled?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner The Philadelphia Union home jerseys have officially been unveiled. They look very sharp, and are sure to get rave reviews. With the expansion draft on the horizon, the pieces are starting to come together for this expansion team. The next step is to ... MLS Expansion Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Philadelphia-Union-jersey-unveiled?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Countdown-to-Philadelphia-Unions-expansion-draft-begins?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner As Philadelphia’s expansion draft draws near, speculation on which players will be left unprotected has began to heat up. Three months ago, it was difficult to predict just who might be available for the Philadelphia Union to select. But wit... MLS Expansion Draft Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:17:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Countdown-to-Philadelphia-Unions-expansion-draft-begins?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d26-MLS-awards-and-playoff-predictions?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner MVP - Landon Donovan, LA Galaxy (12 goals, 6 assists) Donovan was a dangerous attacking threat on a nightly basis for LA. Without him, Galaxy might not be in the playoffs. Just missing out - Jeff Cunningham, FC Dallas (17 goals, 8 assists)... MLS Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:01:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d26-MLS-awards-and-playoff-predictions?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Ten-MLS-veterans-to-consider-for-the-Philadelphia-Union?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner Chris Klein www.mlsnet.com One of the essential steps in building a successful MLS expansion team is finding the team’s first leader and captain; an MLS veteran that can immediately step in and be the leading voice in the locker room. A roste... Expansion Expansion Draft Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:22:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Ten-MLS-veterans-to-consider-for-the-Philadelphia-Union?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Key-dates-on-the-soccer-calendar?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner  Friday, October 16th - U-20 World Cup Final, Brazil vs. Ghana, 1:45pm on ESPN.Monday, October 19th - European Play-off Draw. Watch the draw live on www.FIFA.com at 7:00am(et). Seeded teams - France, Portugal, Russia, Greece. Unseeded teams- Ukr... MLS Soccer on TV Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:28:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Key-dates-on-the-soccer-calendar?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Tir-na-nOg-to-air-USHonduras-game-live?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner  Due to a rare broadcasting rights dispute, the vital World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Honduras will be unavailable in American homes. ESPN, Telemundo, mun2, etc., were unable to secure the rights to the match.However, in a recent develo... Soccer Pubs Soccer on TV Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:48:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Tir-na-nOg-to-air-USHonduras-game-live?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Union-home-opener-revealed-webcam-update?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner  Philadelphia Union will host D.C. United at Lincoln Financial Field on April 10th, 2010 at 3pm. Tom Veit, president of the club, sent out an email to the fans earlier today. The Chester stadium will not be ready for the home opener.Lincoln Fina... MLS Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:07:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Union-home-opener-revealed-webcam-update?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Temples-JT-Noone-impresses-in-loss-to-Navy?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner    J.T. Noone (www.owlsports.com)As the Temple Owls dejectedly walked off the field last Friday after their heartbreaking loss to Navy, they had come to the realization that they were now on a three-game losing streak. After Temple’s ... Local talent Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:51:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Temples-JT-Noone-impresses-in-loss-to-Navy?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Former-Napoli-youth-player-in-talks-with-Philadelphia-Union?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner   Vincenzo BernardoThe Philadelphia Union may be close to signing their first player. 19 year-old Vincenzo Bernardo from Morristown, New Jersey, is holding preliminary discussions with Philadelphia Union management according to a SoccerNet.com r... Local talent Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:57:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Former-Napoli-youth-player-in-talks-with-Philadelphia-Union?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Patrick-Vieira-interested-in-Major-League-Soccer?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner Patrick Vieira for the French national teamInter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira is interested in Major League Soccer. The French national team star revealed the breaking news in an interview with Orange Sport."I still have a year left on my co... Designated Player Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:20:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d29-Patrick-Vieira-interested-in-Major-League-Soccer?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d25-A-look-at-Philadelphia-Unions-potential-rivals?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner  In the past few seasons, Major League Soccer has given rise to a number of fantastic rivalries. These rivalries have created storylines and controversies that the league has rarely seen before. But, the problem has been that M.L.S. rivalries ar... Union Rivals Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:04:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d25-A-look-at-Philadelphia-Unions-potential-rivals?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d16-English-Premier-League-on-ESPN?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner With a last minute agreement reached, ESPN acquired the rights to broadcast the English Premier League. A total of 48 games will be included in ESPN's lineup, news that has delighted soccer fans in the U.S.The E.P.L. is considered by many as the best... Soccer on TV Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:35:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d16-English-Premier-League-on-ESPN?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d7-US-travels-to-Mexico-for-revenge?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner Mexico City's Estadio AztecaThe 5-0 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final was hard to accept for Americans. It was embarrassing and it was hard to watch. The U.S. national team had enjoyed much success against Mexico in the last decade. But the Gold ... World Cup Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:58:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m8d7-US-travels-to-Mexico-for-revenge?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Chester-stadium-update?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner  Many Philadelphia Union fans are asking the question, "will our stadium be finished in time for the first game?" MLS stadiums usually take around sixteen to eighteen months to complete. And with the Chester Stadium ground-breaking in ... Chester Stadium Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:44:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Chester-stadium-update?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Sports-101-Where-are-the-best-soccer-pubs-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner I have been lucky enough to spend time in some of England's best soccer pubs, including "The Arkles" in Liverpool and "The Twelve Pins" in London. It was the ultimate experience for a soccer fan, as I was immersed in a true soccer... Soccer Pubs Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:34:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Sports-101-Where-are-the-best-soccer-pubs-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d13-US-vs-Panama-set-for-Philly?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner Stuart HoldenThe U.S. men’s national team will make its return to Philadelphia in a Gold Cup quarterfinal match-up against Panama. It will be the United States’ first appearance in Philadelphia since 1991, and it should be a great day fo... Gold Cup Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:09:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d13-US-vs-Panama-set-for-Philly?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d2-US-Mens-National-Team-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner The CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off Friday, July 3rd, and head coach Bob Bradley has revealed his roster of players. If the U.S. reaches the quarterfinals, and they certainly are expected to, they will make their long awaited return to Philadelphia.GOALK... Gold Cup Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:34:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m7d2-US-Mens-National-Team-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Greatest-games-in-US-World-Cup-history-part-two?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner Landon Donovan's famous goal against MexicoUSA 2 Mexico 0, 2002 World Cup Second RoundThe U.S. and Mexico would meet in a World Cup for the first time ever with a berth in the quarterfinals on the line. There would be no excuses for either team; neut... World Cup Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:49:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Greatest-games-in-US-World-Cup-history-part-two?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Greatest-games-in-US-World-Cup-history-part-one?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner Alexi Lalas vs. ColombiaInspired by the recent play of the U.S men’s national team, I take a look at some of the greatest games in U.S. World Cup history. The remarkable win against Spain in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup became an i... World Cup Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:49:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7377-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Greatest-games-in-US-World-Cup-history-part-one?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Soccer-Examiner