Dan Walsh

Five thoughts on the Union’s recent personnel moves

February 26, 2015 by Dan Walsh 30 comments

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

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

February 24, 2015 by Dan Walsh 12 comments

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.

A View from Afar, Commentary

The Union need to hire a GM — NOW

February 18, 2015 by Dan Walsh 72 comments

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.

A View from Afar, Commentary

Could the Union improve without major moves?

February 10, 2015 by Dan Walsh 90 comments

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

February 3, 2015 by Dan Walsh 65 comments

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.