Critical analysis of American soccer exists in a netherworld of sorts. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores why it’s different from anything else major professional sports. Teddy Roosevelt would have understood.
Author: Dan Walsh
How not to get fired, in 5 easy steps
How not to get fired as Philadelphia Union manager, as explained by longtime Union observer Dan Walsh.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-0 Houston
PSP has player ratings and analysis from the Union’s scoreless draw with Houston on Saturday.
Match report: Union 0-0 Houston Dynamo
Philadelphia Union’s winless streak continues after they failed to put a shot on goal all day despite going up a man late in the game. (Updated with quotes from Union.)
A team in evolution
Philadelphia Union is an evolving team. If they can cut the mental mistakes and stop coughing up last minute goals, they could look an awful lot like another MLS team you know well. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.
How the Mac deal impacts the Union
The trade of Jack McInerney impacts Philadelphia Union perhaps more than any other Union player’s departure would. Here’s how it changes the team and roles for players like Aaron Wheeler (pictured). Also, a look at Keon Daniel’s release.