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PSP reacts: Union unveil new home kit

The Union finally unveil their new primary kit, and it’s quite a departure from the past. PSP’s contributors share their thoughts about the new kit and their favorite soccer shirts of all time.

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Can the Union be a destination team for young Americans?

MLS teams give fewer minutes to young Americans than the biggest European leagues give to their respective domestics. This is an opportunity for the Union. New PSP columnist Pete Mazzaccaro explains.

Commentary / The search for a No. 10 / Union

Is Lee Nguyen the Union’s missing piece?

Lee Nguyen failed to report to New England’s training camp and has requested a trade. PSP’s Ryan Rose writes about why Nguyen is the player the Union should target to fill the No. 10 role.

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Broadcasting partners: Are the fans interested?

The Union quietly switched television partners over the offseason, but will it pay dividends?

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Revisiting the Four Agreements

The Union were quiet for months after the 2017 season ended. Though they broke the silence in a big way last week, this silence created anxiety, anger, and resent among their most ardent fans. To repair this relationship, let’s revisit the lessons learned from The Four Agreements, originally posted in April of last year.

Commentary / Featured / Union

David Accam is a very strong start to the offseason

David Accam instantly becomes one of the most talented players in Union history. What does his acquisition mean for the team on the field, the rest of the offseason, and the club’s future plans.

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Concussion – What is to be done?

Concussion is a tragedy waiting to happen in professional soccer. This year U. S. Soccer should have extra time to focus on the problem.

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Dreaming of greener pastures

As the Union offseason follows a familiar pattern, fans’ patience is wearing thin.

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A View from Afar / Commentary / Union

The hot stove season starts, the Union are quiet

The Union have been quiet throughout the early MLS off-season. It’s not the first time. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look back.

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Goodbye to you, 2017

As some of our readers might say, it’s been a long season, but maybe this year (2018) will be better than the last. PSP’s Dan Walsh hopes so, and he takes stock of the year that was and the year that will be.