Articles written by: Dan Walsh

Novelist in progress. Former newspaper & magazine reporter. Occasional freelancer. Started PSP in 2009 with some awesome guys. Moved to Italy in 2014, then the UK in 2019. See more at http://www.danielwalsh.net. Follow on Twitter @danwalsh_writes.

A View from Afar / The search for a No. 10

How the Bořek Dočkal signing changes the game

A look at Philadelphia Union’s pending signing of Czech international playmaker Bořek Dočkal. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at contract scenarios, how Dočkal fits in with the team, how he’ll need to adjust, and what message it sends to Union fans.

Featured / Philly Soccer Page Info

Help wanted at PSP

PSP is looking for volunteers to write for Fans’ View, take on 1-2 daily news roundups for week, write about all sorts of other topics, and help out as a tech guru. Here’s the rundown.

Photo by Earl Gardner
A View from Afar / Commentary / Union

The hot stove season starts, the Union are quiet

The Union have been quiet throughout the early MLS off-season. It’s not the first time. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look back.

Commentary

Goodbye to you, 2017

As some of our readers might say, it’s been a long season, but maybe this year (2018) will be better than the last. PSP’s Dan Walsh hopes so, and he takes stock of the year that was and the year that will be.

Annual Awards

PSP Women’s and Amateur Player of the Year: Amirah Ali

The reigning NSCAA Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year is also PSP’s Amateur and Women’s Player of the Year. All this time, she was starring on fields right in our backyard.

Annual Awards / Philadelphia Unity Cup

PSP Executive of the Year: Bill Salvatore

For his role in putting together one of the best statements about the identity of Philadelphia and America, in the form of the Philadelphia Unity Cup, Bill Salvatore deserves our thanks and recognition.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Harrisburg’s fascinating revamp, sordid Columbus news, more

The USL’s Harrisburg side will become Penn FC, a partnership with youth soccer conglomerate Colorado Rush. Also, more awful news out of Columbus from their movie bad guy owner, and interesting stuff from around U.S. and world soccer.

A View from Afar / Union

Assessing the Union departures

PSP assesses the personnel departures announced by Philadelphia Union this week.

A View from Afar / MLS

Your new favorite MLS club is…

The future is cloudy for Downingtown’s Zack Steffen and the Columbus Crew, but one thing’s for sure: You will never have as much fun this playoff season as you will while rooting for them. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains how cheering for Columbus will stick it to The Man and be a whole lot of fun.

A View from Afar / Season Reviews / Union

It’s over. Now what? (2017 edition)

It’s now eight years for the Union without a playoff win. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock and looks at the way ahead for the club.