The right way to play the game
Columbus Crew demonstrates what it is to have an attractive, definable style of play. Can Philadelphia Union find a positive, effective style of their own? PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look.
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
Conor Casey rages against the dying of the light
The tide of age stops for no one. But Conor Casey will not go gentle into that good night. PSP’s Dan Walsh offers this appreciation.
A View from Afar / Commentary
How Italian soccer’s problems highlight U.S. and Philly pro soccer’s upside
PSP’s Dan Walsh explains how the problems in Italian soccer and elsewhere illustrate the bright future for pro soccer in the U.S. — Philadelphia included.
A View from Afar / Commentary
Mbolhi is finally gone
Finally, he’s gone. Now the roster repair work can really begin. PSP explains.
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USL-Bethlehem: The Union’s best move in years
The Union’s decision to launch a USL club in Bethlehem may be the club’s best move in years. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks it down, from the player development and logistics to economics and politics — and the view that Bethlehem is just a cool town.
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Sean Johnson shows what the Union are missing
The Chicago goalkeeper’s amazing stretch of saves stole points Sunday from the Union and demonstrated what Philadelphia is missing, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes. Also, notes on the U.S. Open Cup, USL PRO in Bethlehem, and “so Union.”
A View from Afar / Commentary
5 Union thoughts
On the Vitoria-Marquez pairing, a finally healthy Mike Lahoud, Cristian Maidana on a wing and failing to touch a sitter, and more about the Union’s final third of the season.
A View from Afar / Commentary
Evaluation: Tranquillo, Sheanon, and no Corey Ashe
PSP evaluates Philadelphia Union’s signing of Tranquillo Barnetta, the Sheanon Williams trade that brought allocation money for it, and the question of whether the Union should have acquired Corey Ashe instead.
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The good old days that never were
The trade of Sheanon Williams closes the door on an era that could have been but never was. With the young core of Philadelphia Union’s early years gone, what is the team’s identity? What can it be? PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.
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Salary list, targeted allocation money shine light on Union spending
A pair of recently announced financial developments for MLS reveal a bit more of the picture for Philadelphia Union. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.
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