Archive for 2018

Analysis

Youth development 2018-style: “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.”

PSP has learned new things that reflect the Union’s commitment to youth development broadly defined, above and beyond what we are all seeing this preseason.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union interested in Venezuelan, SheBelieves Cup roster, $12K fine for thrown gelato

Also: Eagles player invited to Union match, Steel’s Omar Holness gets a green card, cringe-worthy pre-season tackle, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Academy students declare, MLS Live makes changes, Champions League action

Plus: Kinkead puts out an interesting podcast, several MLS teams make signings, more.

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Commentary / Union Academy

Five Union Academy products to watch this season

It looks more and more like the Union may have to rely on youth this season. Here are the rostered academy products to watch this season.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union back in Florida, USL stadium madness, Boswell adieu, more

USL clubs are cranking up the stadium building, a verbose MLS legend says farewell, Dallas does development deal, and Donovan dupes.

Philadelphia Union II / Report

The Steel’s preseason experiment

Bethlehem Steel FC is trying a new conditioning theory this preseason.

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Daily news roundups

News Roundup: No one likes us, Union Academia, and Carlos Cordeiro is USSF president

Plus a pre-season draw, a new uniform for Minnesota, and Landon Donovan debuts for Leon.

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Guest Column

How will US soccer handle El Tri’s summer broadcast invasion?

The USMNT isn’t going to the World Cup and Fox Sports will be broadcasting El Tri in much of its stead. How will that affect U.S. Soccer going forward?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Steel FC @ YSC tomorrow, USSF Presidential Campaign heats up, Week 27 EPL

Philadelphia Union return home to Philadelphia for a brief time Saturday 02/11. Bethlehem Steel FC begin preseason play tomorrow @ YSC Sports in Wayne, PA @ 2PM v. FC Motown. USSF Presidential campaign becomes a bit nasty prior to election day.

Postgame / Union

Preseason friendly: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Chicago Fire

David Accam couldn’t score a goal versus his former team and the Union drew Chicago Fire 0-0.