Matt Polster is expendable, and so is Ray Gaddis. These and other Philadelphia Union-oriented observations, courtesy of PSP’s Dan Walsh.
Commentary
Union must be smart, not reactive, in addressing the defense
Philly’s defensive issues can be addressed numerous ways. The club should stick to their long-term plan and invest in midfield, not in back.
Blake’s award reflects importance to team, not just skill in net
Like the rest of the Union defense, Andre Blake was far from perfect in 2016. But his play offered confidence to a team that often struggled for consistency over a long MLS season.
The source of USMNT malaise is obvious
Attendance at USMNT matches is down 23%. The USMNT has lost its first two Hex matches for the first time ever. The malaise surrounding the team is obvious. What do you think?
What do the Union need this off-season?
PSP’s Dan Walsh runs down Philadelphia Union’s likely off-season needs.
Ken Tribbett’s errors obscure larger facts in Union playoff loss
Ken Tribbett will have nightmares for years about Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, but there was more to the Union’s playoff loss than that, PSP’s Dan Walsh writes. Also, a note on the retiring Conor Casey.