Analysis

Analysis / Union

We need to talk about Marco

After playing fewer than a third of available minutes this season, the Union’s biggest signing is becoming a concern.

Coach Burke at the end of the Nashville match 6/9/19
Analysis

Assessing Bethlehem’s contract players at mid-season

The mid-year analysis of Bethlehem’s players, begun last Thursday with the first-teamers who come down, continues with those under contract to the Steel.

Analysis / Match stats / Postgame

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-2 New York Red Bulls

PSP’s Shayan Waseh breaks down the good (Ilsinho) and the bad (late runners) from Saturday’s big win.

Analysis

The countdown clock for Union prospects

Planning for the future is a continuous process, and by a season’s midpoint conversations are very likely underway about the next season’s roster. PSP begins its customary mid-season roster analysis with the first-teamers who usually come down to Bethlehem for their game minutes.

Analysis / Feature / Opinion / Union Academy

The current state of Philadelphia Union’s homegrown players

The Union traded away Derrick Jones, the club’s first Academy product, last month. Who might be next to go? PSP’s Sean Griswold evaluates the Academy products in or near the first team.

Analysis

Charting how the Union and Bethlehem were assembled for 2019

Ever wanted to see how the Union and Steel rosters were constructed in visual form? Tim Jones provides a chart-based look at both teams.

Analysis / Commentary

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Portland Timbers

What can the Union learn from the Portland match? PSP’s Shayan Waseh examines the club’s first loss since early April.

Analysis / Union

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Seattle Sounders

Breaking down the Union’s draw with the Sounders, and why it’s a good thing to be disappointed.

Analysis

Derrick Jones’ time

Consider the departure of Bethlehem Steel and Philadelphia Union path breaker Derrick Jones.

Analysis / Commentary

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 2 – Toronto FC 1

Shayan Waseh breaks down the Union’s victory over Toronto.