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Austin Berry trade makes Union a contender

The Union’s trade for Austin Berry filled the team’s biggest gap. After answering every key offseason question, John Hackworth’s team looks like a conference title contender.

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What can John Hackworth learn from David Moyes’ struggles?

Back in 2011, a John Hackworth-led Union defeated David Moyes’ Everton at PPL Park. Earl Reed considers what Hackworth can learn from Moyes’ struggles at Manchester United.

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Killing the offseason

After a mostly dormant December, Philadelphia Union have suddenly and dramatically revamped their midfield. PSP thinks they look like a playoff team, save for one not-so-small thing.

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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.