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Union playoff appearance more formality than achievement

When Roland Alberg was caught on camera apparently telling Tranquillo Barnetta to “f*ck off” during Sunday’s loss to NYRB, it seemed to sum up the Union’s late season collapse into the playoffs, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes. But that wasn’t the only thing.

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The Union’s collapse is not a regression to the mean

The Union should be a good team right now. Instead, they’re collapsing toward the playoffs so poorly that they don’t deserve the off-season, and the coaching staff deserves some of the blame, writes PSP’s Dan Walsh.

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Union fight to stay above red line

Two home games. Philadelphia Union need to win. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the playoff chances of the Union and their top competitors.

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Fabian Herbers and blooding young players in MLS

The Union consistently gave Fabian Herbers a chance this year. Now, he’s paying off.

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Tribbett vs. Yaro: Stats and redemption

The stats show Ken Tribbet is just as good as Josh Yaro, if not better. He’ll get a chance to redeem himself Saturday vs. Toronto. Also, a closer look at the playoff race and observations on the Union’s Kevin Krantz signing, courtesy of PSP’s Dan Walsh.

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Violence mars soccer experience at YSC Sports

Violence has marred the soccer leagues at YSC Sports in Wayne, Pa., and another incident last week brought police cars and ambulances. What can be done to stop it from happening again? Scott Pugh dives in. This post has been updated.

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Six thoughts on Philadelphia Union

Some observations on Philadelphia Union, in light of their draw with Montreal on Saturday.

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The maddening Roland Alberg and the midfield domino effect

When everyone’s available, the Union can beat anyone. But when they’re not, the midfield is a mess. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

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Ocean City’s Chevaughn Walsh just changed U.S. pro soccer

The PDL MVP just pounded another nail into the MLS SuperDraft’s coffin, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes. Also, observations on the Union’s Roland Alberg and how Alejandro Bedoya and Warren Creavalle are (not) meshing.

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Both is not an option: Curtin, Yaro, and Tribbett

Can Jim Curtin continue to rotate center backs and play matchups? More importantly, should he?