Meet the 4-4-2 Diamond: A deep tactical analysis of the Union’s new formation
Philadelphia Union have thrown out the ol’ familiar 4-2-3-1 in favor of a high-pressing 4-4-2 diamond. What does that mean and can it work for Jim Curtin’s team?
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Homegrown alone: Has Derrick Jones been left behind?
The success of the Union’s teenage talent has masked the disappearance of Derrick Jones. Is he still a key part of the future? Nick Fishman spoke with Jones and Jim Curtin to find the answer.
Feature / Junior Lone Star FC
New Junior Lone Star head coach Fatoma Turay continues his soccer journey
As Junior Lone Star heads into preseason next week, new coach Fatoma Turay speaks to PSP about opportunity and mentoring young players on the field and in life.
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Union look to win eMLS Cup next month as venture in eSports begins
PSP’s Matt McClain was on the scene for the Union’s eSports event. Read his account here.
Feature / For Pete's Sake
Every player in Union history, ranked
The Union have signed 126 players to first-team contracts in their history. Let’s remember some guys. Peter Andrews walks us through the good, the bad, the ugly, and the Mbolhi.
Feature / Players to watch
Player to Watch: Derrick Jones
Mental quick study Derrick Jones may become the first product of the Union Academy and wholly-owned affiliate Bethlehem Steel FC to start for the Union as a complementary player to Haris Medunjanin and Alejandro Bedoya.
Feature / Players to watch
Player to watch: Oguchi Onyewu
What can we expect from Oguchi Onyewu in 2017?
Feature / Players to watch
Player to watch: Haris Medunjanin
Our Philadelphia Union season preview kicks off with the first of a weeklong series, Players to Watch. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at the deep-lying playmaker expected to key the Union’s attack this season.
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