Analysis

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.

Analysis / MLS

MLS All-Star Game: Here’s How I Voted

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

Analysis

The call was wrong: A closer look at the Marquez red card

Kevin Kinkead breaks down why the red card on Richie Marquez in Vancouver was the wrong call.

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.