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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.

A View from Afar / Analysis

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.

Analysis

Thoughts on the Union’s reported roster moves this week

PSP’s Dan Walsh offers some quick hit reaction to the Philadelphia Union roster moves reported this week. Many Union fans were probably as surprised about the Chris Pontius trade as Pontius when the photo at left was shot.

A View from Afar / Analysis

A transfer target list for Philadelphia Union

PSP’s Dan Walsh plays the transfer target game by laying out several players the Union should consider acquiring. (One of the players pictured tops the list.)

Analysis

True and false dichotomies, and evaluating the Union’s roster

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at Philadelphia Union’s roster and evaluates which players should stay and which should go. But first, he has a brief go on the state of the world and how it applies to soccer. (It’s a bit of a reach, but at least it’s … interesting.)

Analysis

Who is Octavio Zambrano? — UPDATED

Zambrano will reportedly be named the club’s new sporting director. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores his background, from his successful MLS tenure to the potentially disturbing similarities he may have to Peter Nowak. UPDATE: This post has been updated with quite a few new details and quotes from Zambrano.

Analysis

“Welcome to Earth:” Union defense, wide play, and Fabinho

Kevin Kinkead looks at the Union’s struggles in defense and wide play, and Fabinho’s recent strong form.

Analysis / Women's World Cup

Optimism after US finishes top of Group D at the Women’s World Cup

Jami Dansingburg analyzes the US win over Nigeria to conclude group play at the Women’s World Cup.

Analysis

US Women control own destiny after standoff with Sweden

New PSP contributor Jami Dansingberg analyzes the USWNT’s scoreless draw against Sweden and looks ahead to Tuesday’s final group game against Nigeria.

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Analysis / MLS

MLS All-Star Ballot: Here’s how we voted

The fan vote for the MLS roster for the All-Star Game is now open. Here’s how PSP voted on the media ballot.