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PUT would like to extend the full length and girth of its considerable gratitude to all of you who
purchased a "Barry Bridge Bullies" tee in the run-up to this year's 'Stache Bash. Thanks to you,
we were able to present the Camden Youth Soccer Club with a modest donation courtesy of our fine
readers.
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
Philadelphia Union
This day in history, February 28, 2008: MLS announces Philadelphia will join the league as its
16th franchise in the 2010 season. (Not sure if this counts as a birthday, but it makes for a nice
headline. More importantly, it's just a great day to remember.
Union
Read Ed's piece on Camden Youth Soccer Club's stolen goals. Do it now. (please)
The700Level wonders whether any of the Union's announcements at their recent town hall meeting
will win back fans who were put off by the Sebastien Le Toux saga.
The team for Ghana's friendly against Chile at PPL Park will arrive on Monday, February 27.
Note: Camden Youth Soccer Club is a volunteer group that organizes an affordable soccer program
for kids in Camden, wrangling equipment and setting up weekend games. This week, their goals were
stolen, presumably by the most sniveling prick in the tri-State area. You can help replace them
by donating here.
PSP readers will be familiar with Camden Youth Soccer Club from the photo essay and Q&A we did
with one of the club's coaches, Barry Evans, last fall. CYSC is a volunteer-run urban soccer
program that uses soccer as a way to teach healthy exercise and the benefits of teamwork.
As CYSC volunteer Gerald van Wilgen explains, "CYSC has been organizing a recreational
non-competive program in the spring and fall of every year for almost ten years.
If soccer in the US is to reach its fullest potential, helping the sport grow in
disadvantaged urban areas is essential. While US Soccer has begun to recognize this need,
volunteers have long been laying the foundation for such efforts. As PSP readers know, the
Philadelphia-area has a admirable tradition of volunteer-led urban soccer programs.
