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Salary list, targeted allocation money shine light on Union spending

A pair of recently announced financial developments for MLS reveal a bit more of the picture for Philadelphia Union. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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Commissioner’s picks: The Union

The Commissioner’s pair of All Star picks are out. Peter Andrews has some Union pairs for your consideration.

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Wenger, Curtin, and the virtue of patience

Jim Curtin and Andrew Wenger could be demonstrating how the unique patience allowed in the absence of promotion and relegation may be one of Major League Soccer’s greatest virtues. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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Ill-thought out

Some thoughts on the Soccer Morning interview with Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz.

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The Union are the worst team in MLS

Exactly halfway through the 2015 season, the Union are the league’s worst team, according to the standings. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes stock.

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A game of cups

As the “reigning finalists” prepare to enter U.S. Open Cup action tonight, Peter Andrews ponders how the Union should approach the competition.

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When did the US find its moxie?

New columnist Kerith Gabriel shares his take on the USMNT’s historic win over Germany.

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Wouldn’t it be cool if …?

Philadelphia Union will host one of those promotions this weekend that, if you were a nine-year-old, you would think is awesome. That got PSP’s Dan Walsh thinking about other things that would be totally cool.

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The Union return to competence

Despite the loss to D.C. United, Philadelphia Union solidified the notion that they may be a competent team again. PSP’s Dan Walsh has some observations on that and other Union matters.

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The trouble with tifo

Recently, at both PPL Park and Red Bull Arena, the Sons of Ben have been required to remove tifo displays. Peter Andrews examines these incidents and what they say about the image-obsessed nature of MLS clubs.