For Pete’s Sake

Glesnes signing completes the defensive depth chart

by Peter Andrews × on February 4, 2020 at 12:00 pm × 15 comments

The acquisition of Norwegian center back Jakob Glenses makes sense for the Union both on and off the pitch, writes PSP’s Peter Andrews.

A look at the Union’s offseason so far

by Peter Andrews × on January 13, 2020 at 10:00 am × 58 comments

With one week until the Union open preseason, PSP’s Peter Andrews takes a look at the big moves of the offseason so far—and what moves might still be coming.

For Pete's Sake / Season Review

Season review: Ernst Tanner’s very good first season, part two

by Peter Andrews × on November 14, 2019 at 12:11 pm × 7 comments

PSP’s Peter Andrews wraps up his series on Ernst Tanner’s 2019 transactions.

For Pete's Sake / Season Review

Season review: Ernst Tanner’s very good first season, part one

by Peter Andrews × on November 7, 2019 at 11:40 am × 16 comments

Almost everything Ernst Tanner touched this season turned to gold. In the first of a two-part series, PSP’s Peter Andrews takes a look at the sporting director’s year, transaction-by-transaction.

For Pete's Sake / Union

Resilient Union exorcise a decade of demons

by Peter Andrews × on October 22, 2019 at 1:30 pm × 8 comments

Sunday afternoon was so Union… until it wasn’t. PSP’s Peter Andrews on a team no longer haunted by the past.

For Pete's Sake

What we learned from a good draw against LAFC

by Peter Andrews × on September 17, 2019 at 12:10 pm × 26 comments

What should we take away from the LAFC match? PSP’s Peter Andrews talks Przybylko, Blake, the mysterious Fabian situation, and more.

For Pete's Sake / Tactical Analysis

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-1 D.C. United

by Peter Andrews × on August 27, 2019 at 11:40 am × 8 comments

D.C. United is the Union’s favorite punching bag. PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the effect of Jim Curtin’s lineup changes and looks ahead to how the club will replace suspended captain Alejandro Bedoya this weekend.

For Pete's Sake

Time for the Union to find some consistency

by Peter Andrews × on August 20, 2019 at 11:45 am × 11 comments

Since the Gold Cup break, the Union’s form has been in flux. PSP’s Peter Andrews looks at some worrying trends, including strange lineup choices against Chicago, ahead of the season’s final stretch.