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

The difference between a good and bad team

Any team still starting Fabinho deserves to lose. This is not a good team. One PSP contributor has a word about Philadelphia Union’s latest travails.

A View from Afar / Analysis

Inside the head of Andrew Wenger

Andrew Wenger is a talented player with one major, major problem: He thinks entirely too much. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

A View from Afar / Commentary

John McCarthy and other signs for optimism

Hometown boy John McCarthy wasn’t the only good sign for the Union on Saturday, but he certainly was a fun one to watch. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at that and some of the other good signs on display.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Perspective, critique, and change for the Union

Yes, we need to maintain some perspective with some aspects of the Union right now. But other things need some serious critique, while others clearly need a change. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks them down.

A View from Afar

Is it time to reevaluate Zach Pfeffer?

Maybe it’s time to dial back the expectations on Zach Pfeffer. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.

A View from Afar

Five thoughts on the Union and MLS

With Maidana’s injury, Pfeffer could get an extended run with the Union. Will he, or won’t he leave for international duty? PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in on that and a few other Union topics, including Cruz’s loan and the center backs’ struggles.

A View from Afar

Is the glass half empty or half full?

Is the glass half full or half empty for Philadelphia Union? Well, maybe it’s both. PSP’s Dan Walsh has a go.

Season Previews

PSP roundtable panel: 11 big questions for the Union this year

What are the big questions facing Philadelphia Union as they head into opening day? PSP’s team of writers takes them on this roundtable panel.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Five thoughts on the Union’s recent personnel moves

After a busy week for Philadelphia Union in terms of personnel moves, PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in on the recent comings and goings.

A View from Afar / Philadelphia Lone Star FC

Is Junior Lone Star FC the next big thing in Philly soccer?

With a Junior Lone Star product in Philadelphia Union training camp and eight others inking pro or semipro contracts in the last year, the southwest Philly club seems on the cusp of big things. Will things break their way? PSP’s Dan Walsh explores.