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John Hackworth steals the show at SuperDraft

PSP breaks down John Hackworth’s trade wizardry, the stunning move to trade up and draft a goalkeeper, and the beginning of the end in Philadelphia for Zac MacMath.

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The monkey wrench signing

Why the Maurice Edu signing would throw a monkey wrench at the league office and be terrific for the Union — PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

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USMNT snubs don’t bode well for Union

PSP’s Earl Reed writes that the USMNT snubs of Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams and Jack McInerney could bode very badly for Philadelphia Union. Here’s why.

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From Farfantastic to Farfanless

In less than a year, the Union have gone from Farfantastic to Farfanless. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out what Michael Farfan’s sudden departure says about and means for the Union.

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Re-Entry Draft’s first stage sees some action

PSP evaluates the MLS Re-Entry Draft’s first stage, which saw the Union play Moneyball and DC United throw away money. (Pictured: One DC waste of money defending another?)

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What’s the Union worth? (and other thoughts)

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at a few bits of recent news, including the Union’s team value and what it means for the club, the waiving of Don Anding, why the MLS Cup final is a great matchup, and other bits from around MLS. UPDATED.

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Adam and Eli chat about the MLS conference finals second legs

Who’s going to prevail in this weekend’s Conference Final second legs? PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch and Adam Cann had a chat about it.

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Roger Torres, and other things

Some words on the prospective Roger Torres departure and the MLS playoffs, courtesy of PSP’s Dan Walsh.

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It’s over. Now what? (2013 edition)

The off-season has begun for Philadelphia Union. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the major issues facing the Union this off-season, assesses the team’s needs, and evaluates which players will likely stay or depart.

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A coda: Union, 2013

Somehow, that seemed how it was supposed to end for Philadelphia Union. But that game sure was exciting. PSP’s Dan Walsh offers a coda for the Union’s 2013 season.