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“Gaddis Island” — The fullback MLS needs

MLS teams like to draft offensive fullbacks and hope their defense develops. Ray Gaddis is the argument to flip the script.

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Transfer window opens today — whither Valdes, Farfan?

How will the Union, absent a permanent head coach, be in on the transfer window action? (Updated.) PSP’s Dan Walsh dives in.

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How Philadelphia’s radio talent and sports writers have reacted to the World Cup

Philly’s mainstream sports media has never been renowned for embracing soccer. Kevin Kinkead explores how, for this World Cup at least, things have been different.

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PSP roundtable: Hackworth fired

PSP brings together a roundtable chat to talk about Philadelphia Union’s decision to fire manager John Hackworth.

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Philadelphia Union’s fast descent into madness

It took just three months and 14 games for a promising 2014 Union season to crash and burn in spectacular Philadelphia fashion. Kevin Kinkead looks back over the calendar for the key moments in the Union’s downward spiral.

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5 questions: Union edition

After a disastrous opening third of the season in the standings, PSP’s Dan Walsh takes on some of the big questions facing Philadelphia Union right now.

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The adventures of Aaron Wheeler

With John Hackworth hinting that Austin Berry could return to the starting lineup Saturday, PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the Aaron Wheeler experiment through the lens of last Saturday’s Union-Seattle game.

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Another year, and more back line drama

It may be time to simplify and stop trying to jam square pegs into round holes. Updated with information on why Pedro Ribeiro has been playing centerback with Harrisburg.

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How not to get fired, in 5 easy steps

How not to get fired as Philadelphia Union manager, as explained by longtime Union observer Dan Walsh.

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Fixing the Union: A few ideas

The Union have plenty of talent, yet they’re still struggling to get results. What adjustments can John Hackworth and his team make to turn the Union into a consistent? PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch has a few ideas.