Archive for 2018

Commentary / Union

Making the most of the Union’s time off

It’s weird to have two bye weeks so early and so close together, but if they’re smart the Union could turn it into an advantage.

Feature / Philadelphia Lone Star FC

New Junior Lone Star head coach Fatoma Turay continues his soccer journey

As Junior Lone Star heads into preseason next week, new coach Fatoma Turay speaks to PSP about opportunity and mentoring young players on the field and in life.

MLS

MLS recap: Week 2

We’re trying something new — a weekly recap of all the MLS action. This week’s storylines include Champions League success, a rash of late winners, and goals galore.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Goals galore, CCL heats up tonight, Press holds out, more

It’s a goal fest again in Week 2 in MLS, plus #CCL-fever, Drogba “retires,” and Christen Press ain’t having it in Houston.

Daily news roundups

News Roundup: No One Likes Us, MLS on Twitter, and the future of the USMNT

Plus Fred gets a promotion, another Atlanta attendance record, and Arsenal’s investment pays off.

Analysis / Statistics

Change, Part 2: Analysis – Does stability improve results?

In part 2 if our one-day series on change, Chris Sherman looks at the data to examine how having consistent managers and/or lineup correlates with match results.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: To be a Union fan

PSP’s newest Fan’s View correspondent, twelve-year-old Benjamin Brecher, shares his perspective on being a Union fan.

Commentary

Change, Part 1: Commentary – a rigid system

In our two part series on change today, Tim Jones comments on the benefit to an inflexible, rigid, organization-wide system of playing soccer.

Press Conference / Union

After Fontana’s dream debut, how can Curtin hit snooze?

Anthony Fontana was the story of the season opener, but how will Jim Curtin find him time? That and more from the coach’s weekly press conference.

Commentary

The deep end: Do the Union finally have depth to compete?

Are the Union finally deep enough to compete in MLS?