Sports
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Could a Woman’s Soccer Team be in Philadelphia Region’s Future?
The National Women’s Soccer League would love to have a team in Philadelphia, but it’s unclear how much the region wants the team, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a place where we’d like to be at some point,” Commissioner Jessica Berman said. “There’s been an effort to get an expansion team, but…
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Villanova Grad Eric Roedl Is the University’s New Athletic Director
Villanova University has chosen one of its own as its new athletic director, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Eric Roedl, a 1997 Villanova graduate who co-captained the tennis team, is currently deputy athletic director at the University of Oregon. Roedl will start in January. He succeeds Mark Johnson, who is now the athletic…
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Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco
Dill Dinkers is rapidly expanding its presence in the region, starting with the recent opening of its first Montgomery County complex in Lansdale, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility at Velocity Station features 11 indoor courts, a pro shop, event space, and ball machines for practice. This marks the first step…
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All Are Welcome at the Unified Basketball League in Delaware County
It was the final game of the season for the Unified Basketball League, where inclusivity is the name of the game, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. The last game at Strath Haven High School between Strath Haven and Marple Newtown Unified Basketball teams had packed bleachers, screaming cheerleaders, and a roster of players where…
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Penncrest Grad Coach Gregg Downer Continues to Steer Lower Merion Boys’ Basketball to Success
For over three decades, Coach Gregg Downer, a former player at Penncrest High School in Media, has steered Lower Merion High School boys’ basketball team to victory, writes Michael Bradley for the Main Line Today. During his 34 seasons with the team, Downer won 696 games and captured three state titles. The first came in…
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Villanova’s Lucas Kopecky Makes Crossover From Lacrosse to Football
Villanova University’s Lucas Kopecky was a former standout on the Wildcats’ lacrosse team, but now he’s giving football a try, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He played four seasons as a defensive midfielder and faceoff specialist in men’s lacrosse and now returns as a wide receiver on the university’s football team. Kopecky was…
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Philadelphia Union in Chester Fires Long-Time Manager Jim Curtin
The Philadelphia Union in Chester will no longer be led by 10-year manager Jim Curtin, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The team announced Thursday that Curtin had been fired after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Curtin was the longest-tenured manager in Union history and the…
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Two Montgomery County Executives Join Phillies Ownership Group as Limited Partners
Phillies CEO and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton recently announced that two Montgomery County executives would join the team’s ownership group. The Phillies welcome Mitchell L. Morgan and Guntram J. Weissenberger Jr. Morgan is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Morgan Properties, a leading real estate investment management firm based in Conshohocken. Morgan…
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Springfield’s Joe O’Loughlin’s a Long-Time Gem of a Philly Sports Fan
Joe O’Loughlin, a 70-year-old with West Philadelphia roots who now lives in Springfield, describes himself as a “four by four” fan, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. His first Phillies game was July 25, 1964 at Connie Mack Stadium and he was there a couple of months later when the team fell one game short…
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Early Morning Rowing Shapes Yardley Student Athlete’s Life and Sleep Schedule
Corinne Carlson, a Yardley native and student-athlete, has had to make significant changes to her lifestyle and sleeping patterns after she took up rowing at Temple, writes Julianne Kotch for the WHYY. When she first started rowing, Carlson was in for a shock when she realized how early her practices were. Since then, she has…
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1,000 Athletes Turn Out for Special Olympics Fall Fest at Villanova
It was the 36tth annual Pennsylvania Special Olympics Fall Fest this past weekend at Villanova University and more than 1,000 athletes competed, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Athletes could compete in events that included flag football, long-distance walking and running, and soccer. “Everybody learns what inclusion is all about,” said Matt Aaron, the president of…
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Eagles Stars Play Merion Golf Course with President Obama, Discussing Leadership and Talking Trash
Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club hosted a memorable day of golf for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, team owner Jeffrey Lurie, and former President Barack Obama, writes the Associated Press. Hurts was unable to play due to the terms of his $255 million contract. However, he still relished the experience of walking the…
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Widener Statue Honors Winningest Football Coach Bill Manlove
Coach Bill Manlove led Widener University’s football team for 22 years between 1969 and 1991. What kept him going through those two decades? “Winning,” Manlove, now 92, said. Manlove had a record of 182 wins, 53 losses, and one tie during his coaching reign, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. During his run, there…
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Soccer Community Mourns Death of Philadelphia Union Goalkeeper Holden Trent
The soccer community is reacting to news that Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, writes Nick Tributes for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Philadelphia Union reported in an announcement being devastated by Holden Trent’s “heartbreaking passing”. “While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly…
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Decades-Old Fan-Held Candy Bar Gets Signed by Randall Cunningham
Bob Virga of Delaware County stored away his “Randall Bar”” for 30 years until he could get his idol, Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham, to sign it., writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. “It’s a legacy of our refrigerator,” said Barbara, Virga’s beloved wife of 51 years. The “Randall Bar” in question has Cunningham’s picture on…
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Washington Post Recognizes West Chester Native as the Jackie Robinson of Women’s Basketball Coaching
West Chester native Marian Washington, a seven-sport athlete at Henderson High School, broke the color barrier in Division I women’s college basketball coaching in 1973 when she was hired by the University of Kansas, write Dave Sheinin and Michael Lee for The Washington Post. Before she became the first Black coach of a Division I…
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Check Out Premium Seating Options Coming to Chester’s Subaru Park in 2025
Philadelphia Union fans will be able to optimize their game day experience with Subaru Park premium seating coming in the spring of 2025. The premiums are designed to immerse fans in the excitement of the game, reports Coliseum. Construction is starting during the offseason on these exclusive club spaces featuring comfort, service, and views. The…
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See How Philadelphia Union Ranks in 2023-24 Growth in the MLS
Philadelphia Union is the second-fastest growing team in Major League Soccer, according to new research. The Philadelphia Union soccer team, which has its home base at Subaru Park in Chester, saw a 17 percent increase in revenue and a 91 percent increase in social media following last year, writes Kyle Eve, editor in chief of…
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