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

Freddy Adu: The first year

One year after joining the Union, Freddy Adu looks like a disappointment as a designated player. But is it too early to give up on him? PSP makes the case for why Adu was a good signing, why he’s fallen short of expectations, and why Michael Farfan, John Hackworth and Adu himself are the keys to Adu’s future with Philadelphia.

Featured / MLS / Union

Analysis & player ratings: DCU 1-1 Union

The Geiger Show and Andy Najar took center stage, while Marfan, Mac and Hop went silent. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings of Sunday’s 1-1 tie between the Union and DC United.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: DC United 1-1 Union

The Union earned a stunning 1-1 draw on the road Sunday against DC United, as referee Mark Geiger sent off three players and disallowed two United goals, including one by Dwayne De Rosario. PSP was at RFK Stadium and has a recap, with quotes from both teams.

A View from Afar / Union

The moments that create traditions

The best goal celebration ever involving Philadelphia Union illustrates everything good about the club, its players, and its fans. Maybe it says a little something about creating Philly soccer traditions as well. PSP explains.

Featured / MLS

5 thoughts on the All-Star Game

The game belonged to DeRo, Wondo, Pontius, DeMerit and Beckham. The day belonged to PPL Park, Philadelphia, and Chester. PSP shares five thoughts on Wednesday’s All-Star Game.

Photo By Earl Gardner
Featured / MLS

Philadelphia: A laboratory for U.S. soccer

Six weeks ago, the All-Star game looked like a potential PR nightmare for MLS. Today, it could be a chance to highlight the future of American soccer. PSP explains.

Featured / Union

The other Farfan (and other displaced midfielders)

Gabriel Farfan has been dazzling with his ball skills. What could he do if returned to midfield? PSP explores the possibilities for him and the rest of the displaced Union midfielders.

Featured / MLS / Union

The case for John Hackworth

PSP makes the case to drop John Hackworth’s interim tag and keep him as Philadelphia Union manager on a more permanent basis.

Featured / Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Michael Farfan

The Philly Player of the Week is Michael Farfan. Could there be any doubt? He was just too nasty. PSP lays it out.

Featured / US Open Cup

KC wins primary US Open Cup final rights

The US Open Cup final will be played at PPL Park only if the Union beat Kansas City in the semifinals and Chivas USA also beats Seattle, after KC was announced Friday as winner of a sealed bid for hosting rights.