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 / Commentary

Fabian Herbers and blooding young players in MLS

The Union consistently gave Fabian Herbers a chance this year. Now, he’s paying off.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Tribbett vs. Yaro: Stats and redemption

The stats show Ken Tribbet is just as good as Josh Yaro, if not better. He’ll get a chance to redeem himself Saturday vs. Toronto. Also, a closer look at the playoff race and observations on the Union’s Kevin Krantz signing, courtesy of PSP’s Dan Walsh.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

Six thoughts on Philadelphia Union

Some observations on Philadelphia Union, in light of their draw with Montreal on Saturday.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

The maddening Roland Alberg and the midfield domino effect

When everyone’s available, the Union can beat anyone. But when they’re not, the midfield is a mess. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-2 NYRB II

Maurice Edu started for Bethlehem Steel, but the Union’s USL affiliate still lost to extend their winless streak to nine.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Ocean City’s Chevaughn Walsh just changed U.S. pro soccer

The PDL MVP just pounded another nail into the MLS SuperDraft’s coffin, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes. Also, observations on the Union’s Roland Alberg and how Alejandro Bedoya and Warren Creavalle are (not) meshing.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

Some MLS clubs are everywhere, some are not

PSP’s Dan Walsh found RSL fans everywhere he went in Salt Lake City recently, and it said a bit about the state of the team and future of MLS. Also, more on the Tribbett-Yaro debate.

A View from Afar

The Union just had one of their best weeks ever

They signed their highest paid player ever — and he looks to deserve it — and their first truly homegrown player, and they returned to form and showed they are a legitimate MLS Cup contender. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

Ilsinho, streetballer extraordinaire — but is that all?

Ilsinho is a walking highlight reel, but is that all he is? PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the best streetballer to ever wear the blue and gold and ponders whether that’s a net positive or negative for the Union.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

3 trades, 3 players: Evaluating the Union’s deadline deals

3 teams, 3 trades, 3 players: PSP takes a closer look at the Union’s deadline dealing and wheeling to see how new acquisitions will fit and whether the cost — including Sebastien Le Toux — was worth it.