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 / MLS / Union

The power play

PSP considers the prospective Danny Califff trade, what the Union might receive, what might be going on behind the scenes, and naturally, why Union manager Peter Nowak is considering this deal.

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad

J.T. Noone and Bobby Convey score, Jeff Parke has an eventful week, Dan Gargan fights through injury, local players dominate the Union-Red Bulls reserve match, and a roundup of Philly area players in the pros.

Featured / MLS / Union

Rumor: Danny Califf traded to Chivas USA

Philadelphia Union confirmed they have received a trade offer for Danny Califf but said no deal has been finalized yet.

Featured / Union

A man in demand: Rafa Marquez

Will Rafa Marquez play against Philadelphia? Union fans should hope so, and not just so they have someone to truly hate.

Featured / Local / Player of the Week

Player of the Week: ?

This week’s Philadelphia Player of the Week is …

(Not your average Player of the Week post.)

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians Abroad: Parke shuts out

Seattle center back Jeff Parke continues his great play, Antoine Hoppenot scores for Harrisburg, and Bobby Convey shows off his latest bit of comedy gold. PSP rounds up Philadelphians Abroad.

Featured / MLS / Union

It’s time to start Danny Mwanga again

It’s an all too common sight: An opposing defender outrunning Philadelphia Union striker Lionard Pajoy (pictured). PSP makes the case for Danny Mwanga’s return to the starting lineup in place of Pajoy.

Featured / Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Zac MacMath

The Philadelphia Union goalkeeper’s goalless streak may have come to an end, but his good play didn’t.

Featured / MLS

Dismantle the goal: Philly-San Jose

Soccer is a blame game. Goals aren’t common, so when you give one up, everyone goes looking for someone to blame. But is it that simple? PSP dissects one of San Jose’s goals to find out.

Featured / Philadelphians Abroad

Philadelphians abroad: Gaudette steps in

Bill Gaudette started his first MLS game in 6 years, and it was a big one. Meanwhile, Jeff Larentowicz scored his first goal of the season, Zarek Valentin pitched in on Montreal’s first ever clean sheet, and USL players are added to the weekly roundup of Philadelphians abroad.