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A View from Afar / Commentary / Union

The hot stove season starts, the Union are quiet

The Union have been quiet throughout the early MLS off-season. It’s not the first time. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look back.

History / Philadelphia Soccer History

Meet the Spartans: Philly’s original pro team

The Philadelphia Spartans were the city’s first major league professional soccer team. Steve Holroyd recounts their story, from inception to demise.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Curtin a Hall of Famer, MLS trades, Carli Lloyd makes cut

Also: Union’s Clearwater dates, more MLS transfers and rumors than you can shake a corner flag at, Grant Wahl article, and Ronaldo’s endorsements.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Former Academy coach to lead Penn State, MLS signings, more

Jeff Cook is heading to Penn State, a whole bunch of MLS signings and rumors, and a USWNT star makes a move.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union gunning for Polish CB?, Bayern after American teen, Brian to Lyon, more

Finally, a Union rumor! And another American teen sensation may be on his way to a Bundesliga powerhouse.

Commentary

Goodbye to you, 2017

As some of our readers might say, it’s been a long season, but maybe this year (2018) will be better than the last. PSP’s Dan Walsh hopes so, and he takes stock of the year that was and the year that will be.

Annual Awards

PSP’s Plays of the Year

It may have been a tough season overall for Philadelphia Union, but the team provided fans with some spectacular moments. PSP videographer Ryan Griffith picked out some of the top plays of the year in this collection of video highlights.

Soccer Books

Putting the book in: American soccer literature to read this winter

Steve Holroyd gives you some of the best American soccer books to read this winter.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Crew loses Manneh, FC Dallas leaks list, Russian official steps down

Plus: Temple’s new head coach.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: End of year rankings, EPL Boxing Day action, more

As the year winds down, plenty of sites are putting out their various rankings. Where do the Union players fall on those lists?