Ahead of a clash between his former adopted country Italy and his current one, England, PSP editor-at-large Dan Walsh shares his thoughts on both countries’ soccer cultures, dual national players, the Union, the Euros, and more.
A View from Afar
Five simmering questions for the Union
Will Bedoya get run into the ground? Do the Union have enough depth? Will Glesnes give us all heart attacks? Is time to trade Fontana? And did you hear what Charlie Davies said? PSP’s Dan Walsh pops up to answer these questions.
Union playoff loss not a choke, but an afterthought
Philadelphia Union’s season ended the day they won the Supporters’ Shield. Everything else has been postscript, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes.
Philadelphia Union, the team for the world’s moment
In a week like no other, Philadelphians, Philadelphia Union, and a local boy reminded us of something important: Sometimes, the good guys win. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock of the Union’s Supporters’ Shield victory at this extraordinary moment in history.
With Supporters’ Shield on the line, who starts in goal?
The Union host New England this Sunday with the Supporters’ Shield on the line and Andre Blake injured. After backup Joe Bendik’s historically bad performance, PSP’s Dan Walsh examines the Union’s dilemma.
Not over yet: The Union’s biggest games are still to come
PSP’s Dan Walsh snuffs out the celebration with a cautionary tale that shows why the Union’s next 3 games are more important than the last one. Also, why TFC’s injuries induce yawns, the team is the star, and Warren Creavalle is key.