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 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.)
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.)
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.
“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.