Commentary

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Commentary

A PSP after-school special: Don’t cross the line

How can we address the horrible behavior of the worst “fans”?

Commentary / MLS / Union

It’s time for Derrick Jones

Why isn’t Derrick Jones in the mix?

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem 2019: a different system, new players, and five extra international slots

Bethlehem has moved to a brand new fan base for 2019. Watching a player development side is not the same as watching a conventional one. Here’s what you need to know.

Commentary / Union

The growing pains of the 4-4-2 diamond

Were the Union able to successfully do what they set out to do in implementing their new approach on Saturday? As with most things related to the Union, Shayan Waseh answers the question with a half-hearted shrug and an equivocal “maybe.”

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Commentary / Preseason / Season Previews

Five Philadelphia Union players to watch in 2019

With unexpected players stepping into starting roles last season, and a diverse mix of new players joining the Union in the offseason, there will be a lot of individuals to look out for on the pitch in 2019.

Commentary

What makes the Union different this year?

Why the Union’s mediocrity sticks out even amongst the general mediocrity of Philadelphia sports.

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Commentary / Union

Breaking down the big shifts of the Union offseason

Now, with less than a month left before opening day, the Union look like a different team. Breaking down that metamorphosis necessitates looking at the major shifts that happened in the recent offseason.

Commentary / Local Women's Soccer / Union

The slow rise of women’s soccer and how the Union could bring it to Philly

MLS-backed women’s teams could continue to grow the game even more, and Philadelphia is currently without an NWSL team.

Commentary / Union

Fashion, style, and Philadelphia Union

Jim O’Leary continues his sartorial theme with a meditation on the Union’s uniforms

Commentary

Hats: the real reason why soccer still hasn’t caught on in America

An only partially serious discussion of the biggest challenge facing the growth of the sport in this country.