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The American sports management model finally takes hold in MLS

The strong GM model is finally taking hold in MLS, with hires in Philadelphia, Chicago and elsewhere pointing the way ahead for MLS. At least one result is Chicago’s very smart hiring of former Union man Veljko Paunovic as head coach. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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A transfer target list for Philadelphia Union

PSP’s Dan Walsh plays the transfer target game by laying out several players the Union should consider acquiring. (One of the players pictured tops the list.)

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The latest Union coach speculation

Despite Jim Curtin getting the nod from ownership for a return next year, there has been some speculation about alternatives on the coaching staff. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a crack at it.

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What happened to the incompetent Union?

As one PSP contributor put it, “What the hell is going on, and what happened to the incompetent team we’ve been covering for the last 6 years?” PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock of last week, when Philadelphia Union drastically changed its paradigm.

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Union 2.0 begins in Earnest

Philadelphia Union 2.0 has begun. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

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On Earnie Stewart, Octavio Zambrano, Shep Messing and the Union GM search

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the case for Earnie Stewart as the head of Union soccer operations and shares some new information on how the search process has changed post-Sakiewicz.

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Is it time to replace Klinsmann as USMNT coach?

PSP’s Dan Walsh says it’s time to reconsider whether Jurgen Klinsmann is the right man to coach the U.S. men’s national team. Here’s why.

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A look at the Union quotes of the week

PSP’s Dan Walsh dissects the key quotes of the last few days regarding Philadelphia Union and looks at what they mean for the team in the big picture.

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Andre Blake must start the U.S. Open Cup final

Jim Curtin has an important decision to make. Andre Blake’s fantastic play has made it a whole lot easier. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out the case.

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More than a trophy at stake in U.S. Open Cup final

With fan support fading even as Philadelphia Union right the course on the playing field, next week’s U.S. Open Cup final is more important than ever. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.