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Analysis

Examining the Union’s 2021 roster: Replacement versus addition

PSP’s Tim Jones builds projected depth and roster charts for the 2021 Union, and ponders what roster moves on which Ernst Tanner and Chris Albright may be working.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union unscathed in Expansion Draft, MLS Cup ratings, Cardassar’s Cinderella story

Plus, Union win bigly in The Guardian’s awards, CCL action, Chinese Super League to cap wages, more.

Feature / Offseason Issues / Season Review / Union

Finding a game-changer: A Union wishlist

Ernst Tanner has some money in his pocket entering the offseason. PSP’s Paul Catrino Jr. lists ten potential targets that would make sense for the Union this winter.

Commentary

A look back at Brendan Burke

With Brendan Burke set to leave the Union organization, PSP’s Tim Jones remembers what he learned covering Bethlehem Steel FC’s only head coach.

Photo essays

The 2020 season in photos

PSP’s photographers share their shots from the unique 2020 Union campaign.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Crew win MLS Cup, Arsenal in crisis, Leverkusen go top of Bundesliga

Plus, a look at big games across Europe from the weekend.

Analysis

The meaning of two Best XI Homegrowns

Tim Jones iconoclastically unpacks what it meant for Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie to make the 2020 MLS Bext XI.

Commentary / Season Review

The Union and how they fit into the Philadelphia sports narrative

Philadelphia is a unique sports town with its own tics and rhythms. Andrew Speizman looks at how the Union fit in.

Roundtable / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: 2020 Philadelphia Union roundtable

The PSP staff examines the year that was and the offseason ahead in our annual post-season roundtable discussion.

MLS / MLS Rules / Season Review / Union

Rethinking MLS Cup

Ben O’Brien thinks it’s time for MLS to rethink the playoff format.