Cristian Maidana was really good in 2014
Cristian Maidana was an incredibly successful playmaker in 2014. For the Union to make a playoff push, the Argentine needs to stay on the pitch in 2015.
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Youth Soccer
Youth Soccer: We’re Doing it Wrong, Part 5
Scott Pugh continues his look at youth soccer development. Topics include the pitfalls of identifying players with a particular position at too early an age and how adults’ desire for wins can negatively impact playing time.
Sons of Ben
Best in Show: Sons of Ben Movie takes top honors in Japan
Kevin Kinkead talks to Philly native Dan Orlowitz, a soccer writer and photographer based in Japan, about the runaway success of the Sons of Ben Movie at the Tokyo International Football Film Festival.
Daily news roundups
Le Toux scores two in Union’s first preseason win, more on Aristeguieta
Union top Costa Rica U-23s 3-0 with goals from Le Toux and Maidana for first win of the preseason. More on Aristeguieta. Preseason results. More news.
A View from Afar / Commentary
The Union need to hire a GM — NOW
Austin Berry’s situation is the latest sign the Union need a general manager sooner than later. While Rene Meulensteen sits in Europe collecting money from the Union, Philadelphia has hit delays on nearly every transaction they’ve tried to make. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Kevin Miller
Greg and Eli are joined by Union fitness coach Kevin Miller to talk about his work getting the team in shape for the upcoming season. Greg and Eli then discuss the Austin Berry interview.
Daily news roundups
CBS Philly: Union to acquire Nantes striker on loan, IMG tourney play begins today, more news
Report says Fernando Aristeguieta to join Union on loan from Nantes. IMG tournament play begins today against Costa Rica U-23s. League and USNTs news. More.
Interview
Austin Berry seeks move away from Philadelphia Union
Austin Berry talked with the PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch about his situation with Philadelphia Union and desire to find a new club.
Commentary / Opinion
Preseason malaise
After a disappointing offseason, Peter Andrews explains why — for the first time — he can’t muster any excitement for first kick.
Daily news roundups
Unflattering odds, Academy kids with last gasp win at GA Cup, more from Nashville
Las Vegas bookmakers give Union 50/1 odds of lifting MLS Cup. Last gasp goal sees Union Academy top NYRB at Generation adidas Cup, but was it enough to advance? More reaction from Nashville on possible HCI move.
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