Commentary

MLS opens the game

by Dan Walsh × on May 3, 2016 at 11:00 am × 37 comments

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.

Jim Curtin comes into his own

by Dan Walsh × on April 27, 2016 at 10:45 am × 29 comments

One smart decision nicely illustrates Jim Curtin’s growth as a coach. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Chandler Hoffman and the overlooked gems of U.S. soccer’s minor leagues

by Dan Walsh × on April 20, 2016 at 12:03 pm × 46 comments

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.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The Union a good team? Perish the thought

by Dan Walsh × on April 13, 2016 at 11:08 am × 37 comments

Are Philadelphia Union suddenly good? Perish the thought. PSP’s Dan Walsh tries to, and here’s how it worked out for him.

Commentary

Four games, five big picture thoughts

by Peter Andrews × on April 7, 2016 at 11:09 am × 28 comments

Four games into the season, Peter Andrews has five big-picture thoughts before Friday’s match against Orlando City.

A View from Afar / Commentary

In praise of Jim Kenney’s Philadelphia international cup

by Dan Walsh × on April 6, 2016 at 11:48 am × 11 comments

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan for a city-wide soccer tournament celebrating the city’s immigrant groups draws praise from PSP’s Dan Walsh, who recalls his own immigrant soccer story in the Philadelphia area.

A View from Afar / Commentary

It’s time to fire Jurgen Klinsmann

by Dan Walsh × on March 30, 2016 at 11:30 am × 49 comments

Last night’s 4-0 drubbing of Guatemala doesn’t change the fact that it’s time for Jurgen Klinsmann to be fired. PSP’s Dan Walsh makes the case.

A View from Afar / Commentary

You don’t need a DP striker when you have C.J. Sapong

by Dan Walsh × on March 23, 2016 at 11:45 am × 65 comments

All that talk about Philadelphia Union’s need to sign a big money striker means nothing if Sapong continues playing like this, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes.