Articles written by: Jim O'Leary

Jim started writing for PSP around the same time the Union announced they were looking to hire a Chief Tattoo Officer. Those two facts probably aren't related, but what if they were? He's on twitter @thejimoleary, but be warned it's only about 60% soccer.

Featured / Union

A job well done, but far from finished

by × on November 17, 2020 at 12:30 pm × 1 comment

The Union deserve every ounce of credit they’re getting for their Supporter’s Shield-winning 2020 season. But the post season awaits, and that’s what really matters.

Breaking News / Union

Jim Curtin named 2020 Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year

by × on November 17, 2020 at 10:47 am × 13 comments

After votes from MLS players, clubs, and the media were counted Jim Curtin has been recognized as the best coach in MLS for the 2020 season.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Featured / Union

It doesn’t have to be all or nothing

by × on October 13, 2020 at 10:28 am × 14 comments

Jim O’Leary suggests the Union take the path of least resistance on their way to the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Breaking News / Union

Breaking News: Fans to be allowed to return to Subaru Park this season

by × on October 6, 2020 at 12:12 pm × 10 comments

Up to 2,775 fans may be allowed to watch the Union in-person for upcoming home games.

Featured / Union

The Union are good now, but for how long?

by × on September 29, 2020 at 11:47 am × 40 comments

That’s probably not The Cliff of Union Despair in the distance, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other hazards to navigation to be aware of.

Daily news roundups

News Roundup: McKenzie gets more attention, Yedlin to Miami?, and Luis Suárez is leaving Barcelona. Maybe.

by × on September 22, 2020 at 9:29 am × 5 comments

Plus: #StrikerMuffin makes team of the week, Henry is in deep merde, and Abramovich catches some unwanted attention.

Featured / Union

We are waiting for the Union

by × on August 25, 2020 at 12:11 pm × 1 comment

Not quite excitement and not quite panic, patience is the Union’s new mood for 2020.

Featured / Union

Jim Curtin needs to learn to trust himself

by × on August 11, 2020 at 12:56 pm × 12 comments

The Union’s head coach has grown into his role, earning the trust of his players and to a lesser extent the fans. So why can’t he trust himself?

Featured / Union

Consider Context

by × on July 28, 2020 at 10:48 am × 2 comments

How good or bad the Union are is entirely dependent on how good or bad the rest of the league is.

Analysis / Union

On chemistry

by × on July 14, 2020 at 11:23 am × 2 comments

Long-term tenure should be the Union’s greatest asset in the MLS is Back Tournament.

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