Analysis

Analysis

Has NYCFC found a home at Columbia University?

Reports say NYCFC wants to build a soccer stadium at Columbia’s athletic complex. PSP writer slash Columbia alum Peter Andrews breaks down the what and why of a possibly huge move for MLS.

A View from Afar / Analysis

Inside the head of Andrew Wenger

Andrew Wenger is a talented player with one major, major problem: He thinks entirely too much. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

Analysis

Cristian Maidana was really good in 2014

Cristian Maidana was an incredibly successful playmaker in 2014. For the Union to make a playoff push, the Argentine needs to stay on the pitch in 2015.

Analysis

How Carlos Valdes destroyed his Philadelphia Union legacy

Kevin Kinkead explores the seemingly neverending series of loan sagas have tarnished the legacy of Carlos Valdes’ time with the Union.

Analysis

Training camp: the battle for places

Although the roster may be in flux, Peter Andrews examines the depth-chart battles to look for during training camp.

Analysis / Season Reviews

Season Reviews: The goalkeepers

Davis Russell evaluates the Union’s 2014 goalkeeping corps and wonders what will be ahead in 2015.

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Analysis / Season Reviews

Season review: Re-evaluating those early season assumptions

PSP reevaluates those early assumptions about the things we thought we knew about Philadelphia Union in early 2014 and how they played out over time.

Analysis / Season Reviews

Season review: Zac MacMath’s long, strange season

Why are we so disappointed about losing an average goalkeeper? Peter Andrews explores the story of Zac MacMath’s star-crossed season.

Analysis / Season Reviews

Season review: Vincent Nogueira, a savior or overrated?

Vincent Nogueira was one of the top players wearing blue and gold in 2014, with many even declaring him the best ever to where the Union shirt. Was he? Can he be even better in 2015? PSP explores.

Analysis / Offseason Issues

Offseason Issues: The technical staff

The Union need to make some staff hires. Hiring one or two new coaches and a general manager will pay for itself in wins. PSP explains in the latest piece on the team’s offseason issues.