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 / Union

The statement game

The Union got themselves back in the playoff driver’s seat by winning Friday the same way they’ve won all year. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks down the Union’s underrated defense and the race for the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.

Analysis / Union

Should John Hackworth be fired?

Union fans are asking the question. One PSP contributor answers it.

Union

Time to find out what the Union are made of

With Amobi Okugo out 2 games and the playoffs on the line, the Union have to bounce back from some tough breaks and show what they’re made of. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

Analysis / Union

Moreno & Martino explain the Union midfield

The Union’s back and front lines are among the league’s best. But there’s always that midfield. Leave it to TV analysts Alejandro Moreno and Kyle Martino to describe the midfield perfectly. PSP’s Dan Walsh fills you in on how.

Union

How Seba got his groove back

Outsiders think Sebastien Le Toux has reinvented himself as a midfielder. He hasn’t. But what he has done on the field this season is even more remarkable. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains. Also, some miscellaneous Union notes.

MLS

MLS 2.0 takes a big step toward 3.0

In one week, MLS may have opened the floodgates for returning USMNT players, shown a massive hike in team value, and nailed the target on expansion. Oh, and the Union signed some guy from the near-equivalent of a Pennsylvania state league. PSP’s Dan Walsh examines all four developments.

Analysis / Union

The Stoke-time continuum … and Danny Califf

A tale of two columns. 1) What happens when the North American version of Stoke City meets the actual Stoke City? 2) What the Union should do about Danny Califf.

Interview / MLS / Union

Danny Califf’s return to Philly: What went wrong?

Two months ago, Toronto looked set to trade former Union captain Danny Califf back to the Union. Instead, he retired. What went wrong? PSP’s Dan Walsh talked to Califf, John Hackworth, and Nick Sakiewicz and found out.

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Union

Meet the Red Card Gang

No team in MLS provokes red cards like Philadelphia Union, and it might get them to the playoffs. PSP looks at what’s behind it all for North America’s answer to Stoke City.

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MLS

Danny Califf retires

Danny Califf is retiring. Say it ain’t so.