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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Analysis / Union
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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.
Analysis / Union
The statement game
The Union got themselves back in the playoff driver’s seat by winning Friday the same way they’ve won all year. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks down the Union’s underrated defense and the race for the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.
Analysis / Union
Should John Hackworth be fired?
Union fans are asking the question. One PSP contributor answers it.
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Scoping the Union’s stretch run
Of the four teams vying for a playoff spot, the Union play the toughest overall schedule. Only two of those games are against Eastern Conference teams below them in the standings.
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Moreno & Martino explain the Union midfield
The Union’s back and front lines are among the league’s best. But there’s always that midfield. Leave it to TV analysts Alejandro Moreno and Kyle Martino to describe the midfield perfectly. PSP’s Dan Walsh fills you in on how.
Analysis / Union
Philadelphia’s tactical pragmatism equals points
The Union may not play the prettiest ball, but when it comes to making the playoffs, it’s results that matter.
Analysis / Union
The Stoke-time continuum … and Danny Califf
A tale of two columns. 1) What happens when the North American version of Stoke City meets the actual Stoke City? 2) What the Union should do about Danny Califf.
Analysis / US
The tactical implications of Donovan’s rebirth
Landon Donovan’s USMNT rebirth will cause some tactical dilemmas for Jurgen Klinsmann. Earl Reed explores.
Analysis / MLS / Union
Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
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