Analysis

Analysis

The winds of change

After an historically bad start to the Hex, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired on Monday — just a day after he was quoted as being “very comfortable” with his job security prospects — and US Soccer looks poised to ask Bruce Arena to step in and right a listing ship.

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A View from Afar / Analysis

Beyond the obvious stats: Barnetta, Sapong, and the Union

Dan Walsh on some of the little things on the field that are behind the Union’s turnaround in 2016.

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Analysis

The Union miss everyone, and no one

Sure, the Union miss Vincent Nogueira and CJ Sapong. But the important narrative is how well they have coped without those key players.

A View from Afar / Analysis

The Union are a good team. Can they improve?

A year ago, you would have given up Philadelphia Union for dead if they gave up a third minute goal on the road. Not anymore. This is a good team. Can they get even better?

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A View from Afar / Analysis

Is it 2014 all over again for Philadelphia Union?

With 2016 opening day at hand, PSP’s Dan Walsh marvels at how familiar it looks. Is it 2014 all over again?

A View from Afar / Analysis

Stewart’s system starts to show results

The Union’s recent dip into Europe and their crop of trialists show that Earnie Stewart is making a quick impact on the club. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

Analysis / Preseason

PSP talks tactics with Jim Curtin: A cohesive plan starting from the back

PSP spoke with Jim Curtin about the Union’s tactics. This piece is the first of a series that will build on Curtin’s comments to examine how the Union can find more consistency and success in 2016.

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Five thoughts on the Union’s recent player personnel moves

PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in on the Union’s draft and Zach Pfeffer trade, lays out the skinny behind Anderson Conceicao’s background and generally floats some words about all the Union’s recent moves.

Analysis

Dutch Wonderland: Can the Union recruit players from Earnie Stewart’s Alkmaar?

Kevin Kinkead reviews members 2011-2012 Europa League semifinalist AZ Alkmaar team who might be a good fit for the Union and an Earnie Stewart reunion.

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The Curt & Earnie Show reshapes the Union

Philadelphia Union management has begun dismantling the team. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look at the revamp, closes the book on Cristian Maidana and Andrew Wenger, and highlights some interesting names available in free agency and the re-entry draft.