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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.

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Breaking down Ernst Tanner’s offseason moves

Ernst Tanner has made quite a few moves so far. Ryan Rose tries to figure out what they tell us about Tanner’s M.O.

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Commentary / Union

Despite signing strikers, Philadelphia Union are on the same path

Sergio Santos could be a big signing, but he’s not the designated player the Union needed. PSP’s Ryan Rose explains.

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The Union and F.C. Cincinnati’s expansion draft

PSP looks at how the Union may approach the F.C. Cincinnati expansion draft.

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As Ernst Tanner era begins, several changes mark a move from Earnie Stewart

Ryan Rose looks at Ernst Tanner’s comments from his press conference to see how the Ernst Tanner era will differ from the Earnie Stewart era.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem on the move

A guess at the meaning of the United Soccer League revocation of Bethlehem Steel FC’s permission to play without the option of lights for night games.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Ernst Tanner’s news conference and Bethlehem Steel

PSP thinks about what the content of Ernst Tanner’s first official news conference might mean for putting together the 2019 Bethlehem Steel.

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Commentary / Union

Best. Weekend. Ever.

This weekend is about to be the best Philadelphia soccer weekend ever. Really.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem’s focus on player development, winning, or both?

It’s the answer to the question Burke receives the most, is Bethlehem focused on developing players, winning the USL Cup, or both?

Commentary / Union

What does the Open Cup loss mean for Philadelphia Union?

Philadelphia Union have been performing well in the MLS season, but their Open Cup loss was a heartbreak they’ve felt before. Ryan Rose tries to figure out how to reconcile the Union’s loss with their recent run of form.