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PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand as the Philadelphia Fever took on Western New York Flash Sunday night's in Washington Township. It was a hard fault match that ended in a 0-0 draw.

Katelyn Kraft goes up for the header.

Laura Di Clemente getting position on Angela Salem.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Sunday evening's Women's National Teams 4-1 win over China at PPL Park. Here's a look at what he saw.

United States starting eleven.

China struck first with a goal by Zhang Rui.

Carli Lloyd played strong in the midfield.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Sunday night's Philadelphia Fever season opener in Washington Township, an entertaining 2-2 draw with the New England Mutiny. You can catch the Fever this Sunday at Egg Harbor High School when they face off against Chesapeake Charge at 7pm.

Fever warming up at the beginning of the match.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday afternoon's Philadelphia Union 1-0 win over Columbus Crew at PPL Park. Here's a look at what he saw.

Peter Nowak and his staff at the beginning of the match.

Peter Nowak gives a hug of thanks to one of our veterans.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand along with some 500 fans to meet the Philadelphia Union players at Chickie's & Pete's at Wednesday night's fan fest. Here's a look at what he saw.

The line began to form early for the fan fest

Zach Pfeffer and a magnificently coiffed fan.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for rain soaked Wednesday night's 1–1 draw between Ghana Football Association and Federacion de Futbol de Chile at PPL Park. Here's a look at what he saw.

The opening handshake

The Ghana starters

The Chile starters

Pile up at midfield

Dominic Oduro holds off Lucas Dominguez

Shelly Ali Muntari takes the leg from under Alexis Sanchez

Luis Casanova holds off Jonathan Mensah

Jonathan Mensah turns between Gary Medel and Jose Rojas

Matias Fernandez moving up field

Matias Fernandez backheels to Humberto Suazo

Junior Fernandes gets up first

Marcelo Diaz slide tackles Andre Ayew

Happy Chile fans

Derek Owusu Boateng takes on Jose Rojas and Osvaldo Gonzalez

Derek Owusu Boateng walks over Marcelo Diaz

Anthony Annan stretches for the ball

Daniel Agyei moving up field

Alexis Sanchez goes up for a header

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Philadelphia Union Saturday night's 1–0 win over the Eastern Conference leading Columbus Crew. Nowak looked to change their winless ways by played many of the younger players. Here's a look at what he saw. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Philadelphia Union Wednesday night's 4–4 tie with the New England Revolution. The Union fell behind 4-1 but came back in the second half. Here's a look at what he saw. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.)

New England pressured early but Gabriel Farfan countered with a stong clearing header.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Philadelphia Independence Sunday's nights 1–0 Win over the Atlanta Beat. Here are some photos from Sunday's match. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.)

Heather Mitts being recognized for being on the US World Cup National Team.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Friday's nights 2–1 loss to Colorado Rapits. Here are some photos from Friday's match. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.)

Amy Rodriguez of the US Women's World Cup Team was honored at the Union match.

Castles. Hedges the size of grandstands. Corner flags that have seen better days. New York Cosmos fans. Luxury suites the size of an outdoor toilet. And real, genuine, muddy football. Pitch Invasion tours a sampling of Non-League football in England throughout 2011, courtesy of the wonderful work and dedication to the lower levels of the English game by photographer Paul Paxford.