Analysis

Analysis / US

The tactical implications of Donovan’s rebirth

by × on July 24, 2013 at 10:52 am × 2 comments

Landon Donovan’s USMNT rebirth will cause some tactical dilemmas for Jurgen Klinsmann. Earl Reed explores.

Analysis / MLS / Union

Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team

by × on July 9, 2013 at 1:15 pm × 61 comments

Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.

Analysis / Union

Life without Mac, and other Union/MLS thoughts

by × on July 2, 2013 at 11:01 am × 25 comments

Who will replace Jac Mac? This man. Also, how to fix Marfan, goalkeeper punches, the Union’s underwhelming signing at left back, and the universe’s curse on Carlos Bocanegra in this Five Thoughts column.

Analysis / Union

Hackworth after one year: On tactics

by × on June 14, 2013 at 1:01 pm × 18 comments

One year ago, John Hackworth took over the reins as the Union’s head coach. PSP looks at his tactical acumen as his first year as head coach concludes.

Analysis / Union

Out of their depth: The 2013 Union bench

by × on May 31, 2013 at 10:25 am × 16 comments

The Union coaching staff has praised the team’s depth but only 16 field players have seen more than 10 minutes in 2013 and 2 of those are no longer on the team. PSP takes a look at the impact Union substitutions have had on games this season.

Analysis / Union

Soumare trade gives Union a clean slate

by × on May 24, 2013 at 12:00 pm × 59 comments

PSP evaluates the Bakary Soumare trade and what it means for Philadelphia Union.

Analysis / Union

Are the Union where they belong?

by × on May 23, 2013 at 12:29 pm × 8 comments

After 12 games, the Union have beaten up on the weak and been beaten on by the strong. Is this a formula for a playoff run?

Analysis / Union

Union salary breakdown: Steals, deals & … trades?

by × on May 8, 2013 at 12:30 pm × 54 comments

PSP analyzes Philadelphia Union’s salary breakdown and identifies the steals (like Ray Gaddis, pictured), veteran bargains, surprises, and winner of the Juan Diego Gonzalez Award. Also, we take a look at several potential trade scenarios for Bakary Soumare.

Analysis

Analysis: Union 0-2 Revolution

by × on April 29, 2013 at 10:37 am × 19 comments

The Union’s midfield deficiencies finally caught up to them in their 2-0 loss to New England Revolution.

Analysis

Dinosaurs and dynamism: The tactical case against Brian Carroll

by × on April 11, 2013 at 11:45 am × 37 comments

The conversation on the defensive midfield role on the Union roster continues.

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