Five Union Academy products to watch this season
It looks more and more like the Union may have to rely on youth this season. Here are the rostered academy products to watch this season.
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Preseason friendly: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Chicago Fire
David Accam couldn’t score a goal versus his former team and the Union drew Chicago Fire 0-0.
Offseason Issues / Union
An offseason stream of consciousness
PSP columnist Chris Gibbons offers this stream of consciousness about the Union’s search for a No. 10, because there isn’t really anything concrete about that search other than it’s failure thus far.
Union match reports
Preseason friendly: Philadelphia Union 5-1 University of South Florida
Bethlehem Steel defender Olivier Mbaizo provided assists from both fullback positions as Philadelphia Union trounced University of South Florida 5-1 in their second preseason showing of 2018.
Commentary / Union
On Philadelphia sports loyalty
Amidst the highs of the Eagles’ first Super Bowl, Jim O’Leary wonders whether it makes up for all the suffering of Philadelphia sports fans.
Commentary / The search for a No. 10 / Union
Hang (up the) 10: Forget a signing and let the kids play
The addition of David Accam to the Union changes how the Union will play in 2018 – and eliminates the need for a fancy attacking midfielder. Instead, it’s time the Union play their young central midfielders.
Preseason / Union
Springtime in January
Spring offers hope for what’s to come. At an open practice in January, Spring came a little early.
Commentary / Union
PSP reacts: Union unveil new home kit
The Union finally unveil their new primary kit, and it’s quite a departure from the past. PSP’s contributors share their thoughts about the new kit and their favorite soccer shirts of all time.
Commentary / Union
Can the Union be a destination team for young Americans?
MLS teams give fewer minutes to young Americans than the biggest European leagues give to their respective domestics. This is an opportunity for the Union. New PSP columnist Pete Mazzaccaro explains.
Commentary / The search for a No. 10 / Union
Is Lee Nguyen the Union’s missing piece?
Lee Nguyen failed to report to New England’s training camp and has requested a trade. PSP’s Ryan Rose writes about why Nguyen is the player the Union should target to fill the No. 10 role.
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