The PSP travels on the Founding Members bus to the SuperDraft. Updates on events as they unfold will be posted all day.
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The MacMath behind drafting a goalie early
Since the first MLS draft in 1996, ten goalies have been drafted in the first round. The results are decidedly mixed. Does it make sense for the Union to use their first pick on a goalie?
Taking a look at possible draft targets for the Union
With just about 24 hours to go before the MLS SuperDraft, a look at Corey Hertzog, Zarek Valentin and Michael Tetteh and their Union prospects.
Say ‘Beembo!’
The Inquirer reports that the Union has a shirt sponsor – Bimbo Bakeries. By the way, it’s pronounced “Beembo.”
Union sign Pfeffer
The Union announced on Wednesday the signing of Zach Pfeffer as their first Homegrown Player. The 15-year-old is the fourth youngest player to sign a MLS contract.
Season review: Peter Nowak
Soccer is not often seen as an American sport, but MLS – for all it’s flaws – is America’s version. Steeped as it is in American history, Philadelphia needed a manager who considered the MLS his sport, and the MLS Cup his championship. Peter Nowak was widely praised as that manager when he arrived. After a complicated season, where does Philadelphia’s manager stand now?