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A View from Afar / Commentary

The Union are a veteran team built to win now

PSP’s Dan Walsh looks at how Earnie Stewart quickly turned a young team with a smattering of veterans into a veteran team with a smattering of youth.

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Philadelphia Union II

Auston Trusty: Trailblazer

Auston Trusty broke new ground in 2016, and he can do so much more going forward.

Daily news roundups

PSP’s midweek bits ‘n bobs

Notes from Jay Simpson’s presser, insight into the academic side of the Union academy, and lots of Gulati quotes.

Analysis / Union

Five Union preseason battles to watch

As Phase Two of preseason heats up, PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down five key positional battles on what might be the deepest Philadelphia Union team ever.

Uncategorized

Steel profiles: Brendan Burke

PSP’s series of Bethlehem Steel player profiles actually starts with the coach.

Breaking News

Union sign draft pick Marcus Epps

Philadelphia Union’s second round draft pick is their first draftee to sign with the first team this year.

Philly Soccer Page Info

We want you! Help wanted at PSP

PSP is looking for volunteers to write about Philadelphia Union, MLS and Bethlehem Steel FC, among other things, as well as editors and copy editors to help run the site. Updated.

USMNT / USNT Recap

International friendly recap: USMNT 1–0 Jamaica

The second game of the Bruce Arena 2.0 Era had a finer sheen than the first, as the US defeated Jamaica, 1–0.

Press Conference

Transcript: Jim Curtin’s preseason conference call

Jim Curtin spoke with the media on Friday about the shape of the Union midfield, Oguchi Onyewu’s preferred side of the pitch, and the big impression Fabian Herbers has made so far in preseason.

Philly Soccer Page Info

A transition at The Philly Soccer Page

With Ed Farnsworth stepping down as PSP’s managing editor, this publication is about to go through a major transition. Here’s what we’re thinking — and how we’ll miss Ed.