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.

Local

Soccer Without Borders hosts 6-on-6 tourney

by × on November 9, 2010 at 6:45 pm × 0 comments

The Nov. 20 tournament in Philadelphia will raise funds for Soccer Without Borders, which helps disadvantaged children get involved in youth sports.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Toni Stahl

by × on November 9, 2010 at 10:30 am × 6 comments

Toni Stahl will go down in history as a starter for the Union’s first opening day game ever. He’ll also be remembered as the guy who got red-carded from that game and then never played again the whole season. Will he add some good things to the record next year? PSP takes a look.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Cristian Arrieta

by × on November 8, 2010 at 10:30 am × 1 comment

Philadelphia Union defender Cristian Arrieta showed his technical expertise and versatility this year, but he also got beaten on too many goals. Union Manager Peter Nowak has proved to be very unforgiving with defenders, and Arrieta may not be back next year. PSP reviews Arrieta’s season.

Featured / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Fred

by × on November 2, 2010 at 10:30 am × 6 comments

PSP’s next season review focuses on Fred, the Brazilian center attacking midfielder who spent much of this season on the wing for Philadelphia Union because of the team’s lack of wingers. Will Fred be back next year? PSP considers.

MLS

MLS playoffs — What to watch & why

by × on October 28, 2010 at 10:30 am × 1 comment

MLS playoffs are here, but Philadelphia Union won’t make an appearance. So should you bother watching? Here’s a guide on what to watch, why to care, and what it matters to Philly.

Featured / Union

Expansion draft preview: Philadelphia Union

by × on October 27, 2010 at 10:30 am × 37 comments

Who should the Union protect? Who will they lose? And what the hell are the real rules to this thing? (Some of what you’ve read elsewhere is wrong.) PSP breaks it down with an entirely too detailed preview.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Union lose 3-1 in last regular season game

by × on October 24, 2010 at 9:29 pm × 5 comments

The regular season ended in bizarre fashion: A midfielder in goal, Chris Seitz in goal, some silly telephone-shoe thing of a goal celebration and a loss, sadly.

Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew

by × on October 22, 2010 at 11:00 am × 1 comment

The Union play their final game of the season Sunday with a trip to Columbus, and in case you didn’t notice, Philadelphia is playing some great soccer. PSP previews the game.

Match previews / Union

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls

by × on October 15, 2010 at 9:45 am × 2 comments

Fred and the Union have been bloodied this season, but they’re still kicking. Now, Thierry Henry, Rafa Marquez and the Red Bulls finally come to town. But will the stars play? PSP previews.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Michael Orozco Fiscal

by × on October 14, 2010 at 11:00 am × 0 comments

Union defender Michael Orozco Fiscal sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about his switch back to center back, where his excellent and aggressive play has helped the Union defense secure its first shutouts. Greg & Dan also talk about the Union’s final stretch and the recent US national team games at PPL Park.

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