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.

Analysis

Re-Entry Draft’s first stage sees some action

PSP evaluates the MLS Re-Entry Draft’s first stage, which saw the Union play Moneyball and DC United throw away money. (Pictured: One DC waste of money defending another?)

Breaking News / Union

Valdes loan expires, Union return possible

Santa Fe has confirmed they will allow Valdes’ loan to expire on Dec. 31, so the Colombian international will return to the Union unless another deal emerges. UPDATE: Valdes’ agent says he’s “101 percent” certain Valdes won’t play in MLS for first half of the 2014 season.

Union

2013 Re-Entry Draft preview

Who might the Union take in this week’s Re-Entry Draft? PSP examines the options, including Philly native Bobby Convey (pictured).

Polls

PSP’s postseason reader poll on the Union

Have your say on all those burning questions about Philadelphia Union in PSP’s inaugural postseason readers poll.

Union

Union trade targets — who’s on the list?

Forget Eddie Johnson. Let’s talk about Justin Morrow (pictured). The MLS trade market opens again on Monday. Here are some players the Union could go after.

Season Reviews

Season review: The other guys

PSP looks at the 2013 efforts of the Philadelphia Union players who didn’t get major minutes this season but spent most of the year with the Union: Aaron Wheeler, Chris Albright, Mike Lahoud, Leo Gonzales, Roger Torres, Oka Nikolov, and Gilberto Souza.

Season Reviews

Season review: The Harrisburg contingent

PSP reviews the seasons for the Union’s Harrisburg contingent: Don Anding, Cristhian Hernandez, Jimmy McLaughlin, Greg Jordan, and Yann Ekra.

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Analysis

What’s the Union worth? (and other thoughts)

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at a few bits of recent news, including the Union’s team value and what it means for the club, the waiving of Don Anding, why the MLS Cup final is a great matchup, and other bits from around MLS. UPDATED.

Philly Soccer Page Info

PSP’s postseason party: Dec. 7

Come hang with the PSP crew and watch the MLS Cup final with us in Philadelphia during our first ever post-season party with our readers. Click on for more details.

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Union

DeRo to the Union?

No, we’re not starting a rumor. We’re just asking the question. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores this prospect.