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The Change Strip: Rebranding, again

by Thomas Hill × on January 12, 2021 at 11:02 am × 6 comments

In the first Change Strip of 2021, Thomas Hill talks rebrands and third jerseys heading into the new MLS season.

News roundup: McKenize moves to Genk, Diego Alonso fired, FA Cup craziness

by Sean Griswold × on January 11, 2021 at 10:34 am × 2 comments

Mark McKenzie is on his way to Belgium, while another Union homegrown is heading to a USMNT camp. The Montreal Impact are releasing their rebrand soon, with the Chicago Fire redesigning their crest soon as well. The FA Cup brought some craziness, as did the Bundesliga with many Americans showcasing.

Breaking News

Union transfer Mark McKenzie to Belgium’s KRC Genk

by Tim Jones × on January 7, 2021 at 2:47 pm × 10 comments

The Delaware native gets his move to Europe as the Union earn one of the highest transfer fees for a defender in MLS history.

Commentary

A cold Wednesday night in North Philly

by Chris Gibbons × on January 7, 2021 at 11:15 am × 8 comments

PSP’s Chris Gibbons shares the story of a memorable encounter on the pitch with a former Union star.

Analysis

Thinking through Union absences for 2021 international play

by Tim Jones × on January 6, 2021 at 10:30 am × 11 comments

PSP’s Tim Jones presents a worst-case analysis of Union international absences in the season ahead — an important consideration as the club builds a new roster.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: MLS vs. MLSPA, USMNT Jan. camp, Sky Blue signing

by John Osborn × on January 6, 2021 at 9:08 am × 6 comments

Plus, Mark McKenzie and Mesut Özil rumors, Diego Fagundez off to Austin, COVID in the UK, more.

Analysis

Force majeure? A look at the current MLS labor situation

by Steve Holroyd × on January 5, 2021 at 12:36 pm × 11 comments

With the pandemic continuing to wreak havoc on MLS’s finances, PSP’s Steve Holroyd breaks down where things now stand between the league and the players.