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The current state of Philadelphia Union’s homegrown players

by Sean Griswold × on June 3, 2019 at 10:13 am × 5 comments

The Union traded away Derrick Jones, the club’s first Academy product, last month. Who might be next to go? PSP’s Sean Griswold evaluates the Academy products in or near the first team.

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The science behind Ernst Tanner’s youth emphasis

by Tim Jones × on February 20, 2019 at 10:03 am × 7 comments

Tim Jones asked YSC Academy Schoolhouse Head of School Dr. Nooha Ahmed Lee about Sporting Director Ernst Tanner’s focus on the 17-t0-21-year-old player age group.

Commentary / Union Academy

Five Union Academy products to watch this season

by Ryan Rose × on February 13, 2018 at 12:00 pm × 19 comments

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.

Season Reviews / Union Academy

The Union Academy’s 2017 seasons summarized

by Tim Jones × on November 8, 2017 at 11:00 am × 7 comments

PSP briefly summarizes how the older teams in its Academy have fared during calendar 2017.

Player of the Week / Union Academy

Players of the week: Union U17s

by Nick Fishman × on April 18, 2017 at 9:30 am × 3 comments

The Union lost in Chester. The Steel lost in Harrisburg. In Frisco, a group of teenagers brought joy to the field, finishing fourth in the Generation Adidas Cup. The Philadelphia Union U17s are PSP’s players of the week.

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A day at YSC Academy

by Tim Jones × on December 20, 2016 at 10:51 am × 16 comments

PSP’s Tim Jones, a former longtime independent school teacher, reports his observations from spending a day in the classroom with the players who attend YSC Academy.

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PSP talks to Yosef Samuel

by Adam Cann × on February 10, 2016 at 10:14 am × 7 comments

Yosef Samuel was a standout performer against Jacksonville Armada. PSP talks to the Union academy member about his path to Philly and his goals for this season.