A look at Philadelphia Union’s pending signing of Czech international playmaker Bořek Dočkal. PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at contract scenarios, how Dočkal fits in with the team, how he’ll need to adjust, and what message it sends to Union fans.
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Preseason match report: Philadelphia Union 5-0 Montreal Impact
Philadelphia Union routed Montreal Impact 5-0 behind a C.J. Sapong brace and goals from David Accam, Auston Trusty, and Jay Simpson.
The rundown on the Union’s rumored No. 10: Bořek Dočkal
Philadelphia seem to have finally found their No. 10: Borek Dockal. While we might not know the name, Nick Fishman spoke with three Czech reporters who’ve spent time covering the player. They told us all about the possible answer to the Union’s biggest question.
Preseason match report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 D.C. United
The Union fell 2-1 to D.C. United in the opener of the Suncoast Invitational, but the individual battles for positions were just as important as the result.
An unattractive answer: The truth about Ilsinho
Nick Fishman continues PSP’s offseason series, “The search for a No. 10,” with a microscopic look at a divisive player. With no new signing in sight, is Ilsinho the right answer to the Union’s biggest question?
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.