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.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Expansion draft, MLS Cup, and Stanford wins (again)

Also: Ayuk on the move, new financial rules for 2018, and interesting moves in a half-day trade window.

Commentary / Union

Why do the Union need to wait for TAM numbers?

Wanting to know their budget before going shopping sounds smart, but the Union need more than big-money players to succeed.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Maher on the move, Jersey girl to SKC, and Jürgen’s new job

Also- Jermaine Jones in your ears, Pogba playing Uno, and American Outlaw optimism.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Jay Sugarman wants to spend, Lewandowski to MLS?, and German Thanksgiving

Also: CONCACAF Player of the Year voting, public perception of the playoffs, and rising Premier League Wages

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Daily news roundups

News Roundup: Union offseason needs, continuing Columbus drama, an important discussion about net quality

The headlines you missed if you weren’t paying attention this weekend.

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Union

The continuing conundrum of C.J. Sapong

C.J. Sapong had a career year and moved into first place for the Union’s all-time season goals record. Yet somehow his position next year doesn’t feel secure.

Season Reviews / Union

Season review: Andre Blake

The Union’s No. 1 has been nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year again, so clearly his season went well. But it’s less clear what lies ahead for the Jamaican international.

Season Reviews / Union

Season review: The missteps

The Union made more than a few mistakes this year, but a handful stand out as specific moments where things went wrong.

Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem Steel won’t leave the Lehigh Valley, but they should still move

As Columbus Crew SC is ripped away from it’s fanbase, a Lehigh Valley native ponders how moving a team could be a good thing.

USMNT

In memoriam: USMNT’s qualifying hopes

The USMNT has failed to qualify for the World Cup. Jim O’Leary takes a look at their road to failure.