Commentary

A View from Afar / Commentary

On Earnie Stewart, Octavio Zambrano, Shep Messing and the Union GM search

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the case for Earnie Stewart as the head of Union soccer operations and shares some new information on how the search process has changed post-Sakiewicz.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

Is it time to replace Klinsmann as USMNT coach?

PSP’s Dan Walsh says it’s time to reconsider whether Jurgen Klinsmann is the right man to coach the U.S. men’s national team. Here’s why.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

A look at the Union quotes of the week

PSP’s Dan Walsh dissects the key quotes of the last few days regarding Philadelphia Union and looks at what they mean for the team in the big picture.

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Commentary

Assessing Nick Sakiewicz and what comes next

PSP’s Dan Walsh assesses the firing of Philadelphia Union chief executive Nick Sakiewicz and looks at what initial steps the Union should take next to right their course.

Commentary

You play to win the game: Why the Open Cup Trophy constitutes a successful season

Kevin Kinkead on why an Open Cup win would make for a successful season, even with missing the playoffs.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

More than a trophy at stake in U.S. Open Cup final

With fan support fading even as Philadelphia Union right the course on the playing field, next week’s U.S. Open Cup final is more important than ever. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

The right way to play the game

Columbus Crew demonstrates what it is to have an attractive, definable style of play. Can Philadelphia Union find a positive, effective style of their own? PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look.

A View from Afar / Commentary

Conor Casey rages against the dying of the light

The tide of age stops for no one. But Conor Casey will not go gentle into that good night. PSP’s Dan Walsh offers this appreciation.

Commentary / US Soccer History

Another soccer war?

Steve Holroyd on what happened the last time two professional soccer leagues were rivals for Division I status in 1967.

A View from Afar / Commentary

How Italian soccer’s problems highlight U.S. and Philly pro soccer’s upside

PSP’s Dan Walsh explains how the problems in Italian soccer and elsewhere illustrate the bright future for pro soccer in the U.S. — Philadelphia included.