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Meet the 4-4-2 Diamond: A deep tactical analysis of the Union’s new formation

by Steven Whisler × on February 12, 2019 at 10:30 am × 25 comments

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?

Annual Awards / Featured / Local

PSP Men’s Player of the Year: Borek Dockal

by Jim O'Leary × on December 17, 2018 at 11:26 am × 4 comments

PSP kicks off it’s year-end awards by celebrating the Czech International

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News roundup: the Union make a move, Atlanta is for the children, and Pep tampers expectations

by Jim O'Leary × on December 17, 2018 at 9:22 am × 12 comments

Plus: eSports drama, Steel opener announced, and and Pulisic is allegedly headed for England

Featured / Raves / Union

Raves: Brenden Aaronson, the unicorn

by Ryan Rose × on September 28, 2018 at 10:30 am × 4 comments

The Raves series focuses on teenager Brendan Aaronson, a rarity: A young, creative, American No. 10 with the potential to make it big. PSP’s Ryan Rose writes about the teenager from Medford, N.J.

Featured / Raves / Union

Raves: Haris Medujanin

by Chris Gibbons × on September 25, 2018 at 9:45 am × 1 comment

The Union’s passionate and righteous No. 6 has stamped his imprint on the Union in a way few have. PSP’s Chris Gibbons offers this entry to the Raves series.

Featured / Raves / Union

Raves: Borek Dockal, the playmaker you waited for

by John Osborn × on September 21, 2018 at 10:30 am × 6 comments

Borek Dockal, passer extraordinaire. PSP’s Johnny O offers this entry to the Raves series. There might some alcohol involved. And a time machine. And a Czech musical icon. And our favorite soccer pub in Philly.

Featured / Raves / Union

Raves: Alejandro Bedoya, the real deal

by Steven Whisler × on September 20, 2018 at 10:30 am × 7 comments

Alejandro Bedoya personifies the best of American soccer players on and off the field, and he’s the latest entry in PSP’s Raves series.

Featured / Raves / USL - Bethlehem Steel FC

Raves: Matt Mahoney, the underdog come good

by Tim Jones × on September 19, 2018 at 10:30 am × 2 comments

Of the dozens of players who have trialed with Bethlehem Steel, only one has ever made the team and returned for a second year: former Temple Owl Matt Mahoney.