“It’s worth it,” and other reflections on the All-Star Game
Arsenal defeated the MLS All-Stars 2-1 last night. PSP’s Peter Andrews reports from San Jose on the Union’s All-Stars, and on the messy yet worthwhile nature of the game itself.
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The English want Klinsmann: Our dirty little plan to make it happen
With some Englishmen are calling for Jurgen Klinsmann as their new national team coach, PSP’s Dan Walsh devises a dirty little plan to trick them into taking him off our hands. If manipulative politicians could fool their constituents into voting to leave the EU, anything’s possible.
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As Jamaica crashes out, Blake returns home
A disappointing Copa for Jamaica concluded on Monday night, but Andre Blake returns home with his head held high.
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The “McKenzie Rule”? Hopefully not
A head injury to a teenage Union academy player in Sunday’s Bethlehem Steel match silenced and scared observers. PSP continues to roll out its new Bethlehem Steel FC coverage with a look at the head shot that knocked out Mark McKenzie — and how people reacted. (This post was updated on June 14.)
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The imperfectly beautiful Copa America Centenario
Is the Copa America Centenario a disaster? Peter Andrews reports after two matches in Santa Clara.
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The revelation of Brian Carroll
Carroll’s goal on Saturday may be the one that, years down the line, we look back at and say, “This was the moment when everyone realized that Philadelphia Union had become the team its fans had awaited for years.”
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No, kids, you can’t go to the Union-Galaxy match. It’s a school night.
Philadelphia Union have never hosted the Los Angeles Galaxy for a weekend game, and it won’t happen this year either. This scheduling oversight disadvantages school-age children who are fans. PSP explains.
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MLS opens the game
MLS is on course to break the single season record for red cards this year. That’s a good thing, according to PSP’s Dan Walsh.
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Jim Curtin comes into his own
One smart decision nicely illustrates Jim Curtin’s growth as a coach. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.
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Chandler Hoffman and the overlooked gems of U.S. soccer’s minor leagues
Former Union man Chandler Hoffman has lit up USL over the last three seasons. Why can’t he get extended minutes in MLS? And how many other players are there like him who may just need a break? PSP’s Dan Walsh considers.
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