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.

Philly Soccer Page Info / Podcasts

Fans wanted for new podcast and Fans’ View

We’re looking for Fans’ View writers and Union fans interested in being part of an intriguing new podcast intended to give voice to Union fans.

A View from Afar / Union

Columbus match an early litmus test for Union

Columbus is a good team, but they’re a team with weaknesses ripe for a team like Philadelphia Union to exploit. The match will be an early test of how good the Union are, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Toronto, NYRB advance to CCL semis over Mexican sides

Massive wins by MLS clubs to advance to CCL semis, MLS commish Don Garber weighs in on the Union in a great interview, and more.

Player of the Week

Players of the Week: Auston Trusty and Anthony Fontana

Philadelphia Union’s academy is ready to pay off finally after a dream first outing for the Union rookies.

Season Previews / The search for a No. 10

What the off-season revealed about Philadelphia Union

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at what this off-season, culminating with Bořek Dočkal’s unveiling on Wednesday, told us about Philadelphia Union’s ability to financially compete in modern MLS.

Season Previews

Six Union players to watch in 2018

The performances of these players could make or break the Union’s season. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Dočkal practices with Union, deal expected today, more

Bořek Dočkal practiced with Philadelphia Union, and the club is expected to officially announce his acquisition today. Meanwhile, the NASL’s 2018 season is canceled, the U.S. World Cup bid falters, and a bunch of MLS moves, covered in today’s news roundup.

Season Previews

What to realistically expect from the Union in 2018

Every new season brings new hope. For Union fans, it also brings a lot of cynicism this year. PSP’s Dan Walsh gives the straight talk on what you can realistically expect for the Union this year.

Union match reports

Preseason match report: Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-1 Philadelphia Union

A Union lineup featuring mostly reserves got repeatedly killed on the counterattack as they fell to USL side Tampa Bay in their final preseason match.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Curtin confirms Dočkal talks, Fontana to start opening day, more

Curtin confirms Bořek Dočkal contract talks with Union, Anthony Fontana to start opening day, Brendan Burke gets a contract extension, MLS CCL action, and more news.