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.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: MLS transfer window closes without Union deals

There was a ton of player movement around MLS, but the Union’s biggest personnel move is a new tattoo artist. PSP runs down the day’s news, including the sad news about former Sons of Ben president Kenny Hanson.

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A View from Afar

Playoffs? The road ahead for the Union

The Union’s remaining schedule doesn’t look good. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks it down game-by-game to lay out what their playoff chances really look like. Also, some chatter about some young Union players who need to get some minutes.

Postgame / Video

PSP Union Postgame Show: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Columbus Crew

In case you missed it, here’s the PSP Union Postgame Show, interviews with Union players from the locker room, head coach Jim Curtin, Union fans after and before the game, and the postgame analysis and breakdown with Peter Andrews and Greg Orlandini.

A View from Afar

Five thoughts on the Union, the universe and everything

Andre Blake’s international breakthrough, a Union summer transfer window update, Roland Alberg does Roland Alberg things, Najem and Epps, and the man/myth/legend that is Mike Petke. PSP’s Dan Walsh hits it all.

A View from Afar

Making the leap, and why it’s time to trade Josh Yaro

PSP’s Dan Walsh writes about the joy of watching young players make the leap and why the Union should trade Josh Yaro. Also, a look at how the Union’s tough remaining schedule will impact their playoff hopes.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Sporting Kansas City

The Union travel to Kansas City on Thursday to face what could be the league’s best team in one of the league’s toughest venues. PSP’s Dan Walsh previews the match. UPDATED: Chris Pontius was called up to the USMNT this morning.

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A View from Afar

Five thoughts on the Union: Medunjanin’s class and more

PSP’s Dan Walsh shares some thoughts on the Union, starting with Haris Medunjanin’s class and running through to the lesson the Union should learn from the Chicago Fire’s signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Costa Rican CAM training with Union, more

Might the Union have finally found Tranquillo Barnetta’s replacement? News on Union trialist Elías Aguilar and a strange collection of news from around the U.S. and world.

Local

Local pro, semipro clubs to play Sandy Hook benefits in West Chester

Bethlehem Steel FC, Reading United, and West Chester United will join Connecticut-based — and undefeated this year — Newtown Pride for the benefit. Tickets are available.

A View from Afar

Union fans are in the middle of a great story

What do Philadelphia Union have in common w/ Inigo Montoya and Luke Skywalker? You’re still in the middle of the story, dear fans. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains. (Yes, really.)