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 Union need to hire a GM — NOW

Austin Berry’s situation is the latest sign the Union need a general manager sooner than later. While Rene Meulensteen sits in Europe collecting money from the Union, Philadelphia has hit delays on nearly every transaction they’ve tried to make. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

Could the Union improve without major moves?

There’s something to be said for consistency. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores the prospect of whether Philadelphia Union could be better in 2015 specifically because they didn’t change much of the team.

A View from Afar / Commentary

How to play Moneyball in MLS

Here’s how to play Moneyball in MLS — and how not to. PSP’s Dan Walsh identifies the best models to emulate, lays out the inefficiencies that MLS clubs can exploit, and evaluates Philadelphia Union’s version of Moneyball.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Don’t panic, Union fans! (Or, panic.)

Don’t panic, Union fans. Not yet, at least. Here’s why.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The Northeast’s professional soccer malaise

The West Coast clubs are a sign that MLS has finally hit the big time. But the Northeast clubs’ malaise brings you back to earth. It’s not just one team. It’s all of them. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Kljestan, Edu, draft, more — 5 thoughts on the Union

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the Sacha Kljestan chatter involving the Union, Maurice Edu’s new contract, the upcoming draft, and more.

A View from Afar / Commentary

5 Union & MLS thoughts

Five thoughts on the Union and MLS, running through the Zac MacMath deal, the lack of Union acquisitions so far, and the management messes with both New York clubs. PSP’s Dan Walsh runs it down.

Annual Awards

The best of 2014

PSP hands out its annual awards for 2014, all in one shot. Player of the year, coach of the year, team of the year (they’re from the high school ranks), and all the other random stuff we can come up with.

A View from Afar / Commentary

What we learned last week about the Union

Well, that was interesting. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock of an eventful last week for Philadelphia Union.

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Featured / Season Reviews

Season Review: Reevaluating John Hackworth’s firing

PSP’s look back at the 2014 Union season moves on to a reevaluation of John Hackworth’s firing and considers the factors that led to it.