Commentary

Commentary

The imperfectly beautiful Copa America Centenario

Is the Copa America Centenario a disaster? Peter Andrews reports after two matches in Santa Clara.

A View from Afar / Commentary

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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A View from Afar / Commentary

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.

A View from Afar / Commentary

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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A View from Afar / Commentary

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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A View from Afar / Commentary

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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A View from Afar / Commentary

The Union a good team? Perish the thought

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

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

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.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

It’s time to fire Jurgen Klinsmann

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.