Analysis

Analysis / For Pete's Sake

Jim Curtin played his cards right

Peter Andrews examines how the Union manager engineered a famous victory, setting up a juicy semifinal grudge match in the Concacaf Champions League.

Analysis / Union

Thinking forward

Blake Zuschnitt makes the case for how the Union can improve their passing and attacks by looking more to Jack McGlynn.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

How we talk about player development

To commemorate a PSP original’s last day with the Union, Tim Jones discusses how better to analyze what’s happening with the developmental squads in MLS NEXT Pro.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Three ways to look at Union II’s roster

With Union II’s season under way, Tim Jones examines the practice and game-day rosters, and assembles an organizational depth chart.

Analysis

Is it time to worry about this Union attack?

Blake Zuschnitt takes a close look at the Union’s attack this season and provides insight on if it’s a reason for concern.

Analysis / Tactics Talk / USMNT

All right and getting narrow: two thoughts on tactics

The Union changed their right-sided attack on Saturday, and gave one author flashbacks to the USMNT’s loss against Holland

Analysis

Four different looks inside the development pipeline

Tim Jones examines some storylines involving the Union’s developing players, including the week’s news in MLS NEXT Pro.

Analysis

Looking ahead to possible international call-ups

Tim Jones examines how the Union’s probable 2023 international call-ups will stretch both professional rosters thin, especially in late May and early June.

Analysis / MLS

Diving into the new MLS playoff format

Blake Zuschnitt takes a closer look at the new MLS playoff format for the 2023 season and discuss what it could mean for teams.

Analysis

The mysteries of MLS’s roster rules and regulations

Tim Jones digs in on how the Union’s roster fits within MLS’s rules.