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Finding a 10: What took so long?

Ilsinho has been the best fit at the 10 this season. But why did it take so long to get him there? And will it take that long the next time a change needs to be made?

Daily news roundups

News roundup: U20s advance, Reading out of USOC, more

The U-20s advance, Harrisburg knocks Reading out of the U.S. Open Cup, MLS midweek matches, and the rest of the day’s news.

Philadelphia Union II

Memorial Day musings

Some observations about the Bethlehem Steel and the USL, from serious issues of future stability to a whimsically fleeting table analysis.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Sleeping giants

We all know that teams go through lots of ups and downs… but when do those fortunes change? Collin Deckert uses history to try and see similarities of Spanish giants and little old Philadelphia.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Derrick Jones

Derrick Jones made his international debut for the Stars and Stripes. His play saw him earn PSP’s player of the week.

SEBA Projections

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through May 28

Philadelphia moves up in power rankings but down in playoff chances. Toronto is back on top.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Eight Union players named to MLS All-Star ballot

Derrick Jones earning more praise, Minnesota stadium news, Chandler injured, and the rest of the day’s news.

A View from Afar

How to spend U.S. Soccer’s $100 million surplus

We don’t need a pricey national training center. Instead, fund the game so that it’s not just a game for America’s middle and upper classes. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out specific ways to do this.

Tactical Analysis

Post-match analysis: Real Salt Lake 1-0 Philadelphia Union

Real Salt Lake out-Union’d the Union last weekend.

Commentary / Union

The false dilemma: To spend or not to spend

To spend or not to spend. That was and still is the question. Nick Fishman takes a closer look at the issue.