Union 2.0 begins in Earnest
Philadelphia Union 2.0 has begun. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.
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
A View from Afar / Commentary
On Earnie Stewart, Octavio Zambrano, Shep Messing and the Union GM search
PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the case for Earnie Stewart as the head of Union soccer operations and shares some new information on how the search process has changed post-Sakiewicz.
A View from Afar / Commentary
Is it time to replace Klinsmann as USMNT coach?
PSP’s Dan Walsh says it’s time to reconsider whether Jurgen Klinsmann is the right man to coach the U.S. men’s national team. Here’s why.
A View from Afar / Commentary
A look at the Union quotes of the week
PSP’s Dan Walsh dissects the key quotes of the last few days regarding Philadelphia Union and looks at what they mean for the team in the big picture.
Press Conference
Sugarman: Curtin likely to return, Sakiewicz ownership stake limited
Union principal owner answered a range of questions during a 40-minute chat with reporters Friday. Here are the highlights.
Commentary
Assessing Nick Sakiewicz and what comes next
PSP’s Dan Walsh assesses the firing of Philadelphia Union chief executive Nick Sakiewicz and looks at what initial steps the Union should take next to right their course.
Breaking News / Union
Sakiewicz out as Union CEO
Nick Sakiewicz is out at Philadelphia Union. Jay Sugarman appears to have fired him. Here’s the straight news. Commentary will follow later. UPDATE: Union chief revenue officer Dave Rowan to oversee day-to-day operations after Sakiewicz departure.
Analysis
Who is Octavio Zambrano? — UPDATED
Zambrano will reportedly be named the club’s new sporting director. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores his background, from his successful MLS tenure to the potentially disturbing similarities he may have to Peter Nowak. UPDATE: This post has been updated with quite a few new details and quotes from Zambrano.
A View from Afar
Andre Blake must start the U.S. Open Cup final
Jim Curtin has an important decision to make. Andre Blake’s fantastic play has made it a whole lot easier. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out the case.
A View from Afar / Commentary
More than a trophy at stake in U.S. Open Cup final
With fan support fading even as Philadelphia Union right the course on the playing field, next week’s U.S. Open Cup final is more important than ever. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.
Comments