http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer Coverage of soccer in Philadelphia, Major League Soccer and international soccer from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com. en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 09:54:08 GMT 2013-05-22T09:54:08Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=208315451&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FNew_York_City_FC_to_join_Major_League_Soccer_in_2015.html Major League Soccer's long-sought goal of having a team within the city limits of New York is finally coming true. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:54:08 GMT b06202504c77c64fc781083b8033ea89 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-22T09:54:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=208432901&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20130522_Nor_easters_coming_to_PPL_Park.html The Union will play host to the Ocean City side next Tuesday in a third-round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:18 GMT a0d264ff7607a832cded9c016d52382e 2013-05-22T07:27:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=208371211&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FCarli_Lloyd_returns_to_US_womens_national_soccer_team.html For the first time since suffering a shoulder injury two months ago, Carli Lloyd is back with the United States women's national team. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:42:00 GMT 2bef05abb8a595745d23193c31589cb3 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-21T22:42:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=208165321&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FJose_Mourinho_to_leave_Real_Madrid_at_end_of_season.html Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will leave at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for his expected return to Chelsea. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:29 GMT f09a431bdb4066abf89b8f8634dab1fe Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-21T12:09:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=208061271&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FSBNation_20130519_EPL_Final_Day_Wrap__The_Premier_League_closes_with_a_relative_whimper.html Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:46 GMT 27a2dd9e201783eb83de713d4a99b425 Zach Woosley 2013-05-20T13:15:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207754681&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FUS_national_team_roster_for_May_and_June_games_announced.html U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has announced a 26-player roster for a training camp ahead of a big stretch of five games in late May and early June. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:33:55 GMT 827d72167290982bec17a0b063fc97a1 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-20T11:33:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207810031&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20130517_Union_face_a_critical_test_at_home.html Now comes the difficult part. There was no problem for the Union getting up for a second game in five days, mainly because of the opponent. Sun, 19 May 2013 09:35:58 GMT d285c96a7d1be504615a6da11a44b2e8 2013-05-19T09:35:58Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=208027631&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20130519_Union_beat_Fire__1-0.html At times the play was as sloppy as the soggy weather conditions. But playing their third game in eight days, the Union did enough to rebound from a difficult midweek defeat. Sun, 19 May 2013 05:23:16 GMT 19d8861fa5502f6c9bbdb4bc7a11802a 2013-05-19T05:23:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207944951&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FSBNation_20130517_Real_Madrid_vs__Atletico_Madrid__2013_Copa_del_Rey__Final_score_1-2_in_thrilling_extra_time_upset.html Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:40 GMT 3cac2ff42ead21b081a029252802b41a Kevin McCauley 2013-05-18T00:00:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207865301&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FDavid_Beckham_brought_credibility_visibility_to_Major_League_Soccer.html Ask someone in Asia or Europe a decade ago what they knew about the Galaxy, and odds are the answer would have been limited to planets or stars. Nowadays, it's likely to include a reference to "Beckham's team," the Major League Soccer franchise in Los Angeles. Fri, 17 May 2013 20:13:09 GMT 6c348014e284a56f9b709c45a1ae6105 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-17T20:13:09Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207765721&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FDavid_Beckhams_most_famous_haircuts.html Through the years, David Beckham has become as famous for his hair styles as for his free kicks. Here's a look at some of his more famous "hair-lights." Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:52 GMT d81889747571aa84a1ed4e9f165c421c Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-17T14:41:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207866901&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FDavid_Beckham_to_start_PSG_home_finale.html Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants David Beckham to carry on working with the club after his retirement and is hopeful of reaching an agreement with the former England captain within the next two weeks. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:52 GMT 008fd3563fb3e167f7601e5ced257f0b Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-17T14:41:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207866281&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FLove_or_hate_David_Beckham_he_cant_be_ignored.html Like his former Manchester United boss, Alex Ferguson, David Beckham picked the right time and best way to retire — as a winner and before the worst ravages of age became painfully apparent. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:52 GMT 20faa8213126aecfb6b58870a407a871 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-17T14:41:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207702901&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FDavid_Beckham_retires_from_soccer.html End it like Beckham. David Beckham, whose curling free kicks, rugged good looks and celebrity marriage made him one of the most famous athletes in the world, is retiring from soccer. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:04 GMT 6bfb36c24a3fbc1c049f94ae69237725 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-17T14:24:04Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207764181&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FDavid_Beckham_A_sports_icon_of_our_times.html David Beckham's retirement will bring an end to a footballing career that went far beyond his sport, and turned a gangly teenager from east London into one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:15:35 GMT 6d657a17532b379fdf2af460b298d930 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-16T20:15:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207729941&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FReactions_to_David_Beckham_retiring_from_soccer.html Reaction to David Beckham's decision to retire from football at the end of the season. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:12:06 GMT d1a1d6544e7ec09c1e49bdfb72791998 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-16T20:12:06Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207763581&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F10_things_to_know_about_David_Beckham.html Thu, 16 May 2013 20:08:51 GMT 0f34a7660831797f551230dd350d1108 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-16T20:08:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207748021&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FFrank_Lampard_to_stay_at_Chelsea_another_season.html Only hours after helping Chelsea with another European title, Frank Lampard was given a one-year contract extension by the Premier League club. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:32:48 GMT 408b49f0177dad8babfac6f94d5fa041 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-16T18:32:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207712171&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FSoccer_titles_won_by_David_Beckham.html A look at the titles won by David Beckham, who will retire from football at the end of the season. Thu, 16 May 2013 17:03:40 GMT 7320bf7374789f1e2657cab6d915b4d1 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-16T17:03:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=207731901&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2FUps_and_downs_in_David_Beckhams_career.html Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:31 GMT 14dd88081a6615b35449acfa71e912ea Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-16T17:00:31Z