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.
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
Who will replace Jac Mac? This man. Also, how to fix Marfan, goalkeeper punches, the Union’s underwhelming signing at left back, and the universe’s curse on Carlos Bocanegra in this Five Thoughts column.
The Union’s signing of Oka Nikolov may reveal a lot about how John Hackworth finds players he wants. Also, a look at the Brazil protests and the great new MLS show on NBC Sports Network.
With two goals and a continued core role in the Union’s passing game, Conor Casey is the Philadelphia Player of the Week.
Philadelphia Union have acquired veteran Bundesliga goalkeeper Oka Nikolov. Updated with comments from Hackworth’s news conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Don Anding shines, Keon Daniel doesn’t, and a healthy D.C. midfield finally emerges for a bit. PSP has analysis and player ratings on Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup match.
John Hackworth replaced Peter Nowak as head coach of the Union one year ago. PSP takes a big picture look at the job he has done since then.
Dwayne De Rosario scored a hat trick to lead D.C. United on to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals and knock the Union out of the tournament.
Philadelphia Union is now looking to add players to the roster after gaining draft picks, allocation money and salary cap space in recent trades. Union manager John Hackworth explained his plans Tuesday.
A tired and listless Union, their disconnected midfield, and Ocean City’s great showing in the U.S. Open Cup. PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in the week that was in Union soccer land.
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