It’s over. Now what?
Philadelphia Union’s off-season started Sunday. What are the team’s priorities moving ahead? PSP explores — and looks for your feedback.
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.
Featured / Local / Union
Featured / Local / Union
Could Le Toux return to the Union?
The Philadelphia Union will see a familiar face in a Red Bulls uniform on Saturday. After a tumultuous season, how many Union fans will quietly ask themselves this question: Could Sebastien Le Toux return next year?
Featured / Union
Seven points, seven answers
Two games left, and still there’s plenty that you’re talking and thinking about with the Union. PSP runs through several key points, including whether Torres is back, Williams is done, Valdes is world class and Jack Mac is more than just a “good young player.”
Featured / Local / MLS / Union
What to do with Gabriel Gomez?
He rarely runs, but boy can he finish. So what do the Union do with their second highest paid player, Panamanian international Gabriel Gomez? PSP dives in.
Featured / Raves
Raves: Sheanon Williams
It’s been a difficult season for Sheanon Williams, but he has persevered, bringing new meaning to the footballers’ saying, “Form is temporary. Class is permanent.” PSP raves.
Featured / Union
The provocateurs
What is it about Antoine Hoppenot, the Farfans and Philadelphia Union that infuriates opponents so much? After yet another opponent leaves with a red card and the Union win 3 of 4, PSP has a little fun with this one.
Featured / Local / Union
Orlando and MLS see their future in Chester
Orlando’s mayor will visit PPL Park this weekend as her city considers building a soccer-specific stadium for a prospective MLS club. She’ll get a complex view in Philadelphia, and if MLS officials are smart, they’ll look at the complex view cities like Orlando offer.
Featured / Local / Union
RE: Message from John Hackworth
Philadelphia Union emailed Union fans with a message from John Hackworth on Monday morning. Union players got even more personal Monday afternoon by reaching out to call season ticket-holders. What in the name of Tom Veit is going on? PSP isn’t sure, but since we don’t have Hackworth’s personal email, one PSP contributor replies to Hackworth with an open letter.
Casa Soccer League / Culture / Featured / Local
Soccer culture shock: From Philly to D.C.
One PSP contributor moved from Philly to D.C. last year. He didn’t expect soccer culture shock, but he got it. Here’s what he experienced.
Featured / Union
Zen and the art of managers’ listening skills
In John Hackworth’s first match since being appointed permanent Union manager, he showed he knows when to listen and when to ignore what he’s listening to. PSP explores the good in Hackworth’s first match but has some big, fat questions about his “long-term contract.”
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