Offseason Issues: Roster thoughts
Everyone knows Philadelphia Union need a striker. But will that be a cure-all? Or does the team need to take a deeper look at the issues with their current roster?
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Offseason Issues
Daily news roundups
Union bits, conference finals set, USMNT roster announced, more
Wenger on the need for “winning mentality.” Seattle advances to Western Conference final. US roster for Colombia and Ireland friendlies released. Morocco disqualified from ACN after refusing to host 2015 tournament over Ebola fears.
Analysis / Offseason Issues
Offseason Issues: The various drafts
This offseason features a host of drafts, notably an expansion draft in which the Union could lose players and the Chivas USA dispersal draft in which the Union could gain some. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks it all down.
Photo essays
Army-Navy Cup III in pictures: Army 0-1 Navy
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Friday night as the Navy Midshipmen repeated last year’s performance and pulled out a stoppage time win against the Army Black Nights.
Daily news roundups
Reports on Curtin announcement, Mbolhi up for African POY, playoff recaps, Dispersal Draft date set, more
Reports on Curtin announcement. Mbolhi up for African Player of the Year. Playoff results. Dispersal Draft date set. Ethics committee report expected this week. Local senators back Women’s World Cup suit.
Interview
Curtin on offseason needs, Okugo/Edu, Nogueira/Maidana, the GKs
Transcript of Jim Curtin’s candid comments to reporters after Friday’s press conference announcing him as head coach.
Featured
Assessing the Curtin hire
Great move? Or unambitious and cheap? PSP’s Dan Walsh assesses Philadelphia Union’s decision to hire Jim Curtin as manager.
Press Conference
Video and transcript: Jim Curtin announced as Union manager
Video and transcript of the press conference announcing Jim Curtin as the Union’s manager. Updated with transcription of missing audio
Breaking News
Official: Jim Curtin named as Union manager
It’s official: The Philadelphia Union have removed the interim tag from Jim Curtin’s job title.
Analysis / Offseason Issues
Offseason issues: Goalkeeping
PSP’s series continues with a look at the Union’s crowded goalkeeping situation and the options for what to do about it.
