As the Union’s season crawls to a disappointing conclusion, the Philadelphia Eagles kick off their season this Sunday in Washington D.C. PSP is here to offer the definitive comparison of the two teams. Some choices are simple (I wonder who Doug Pederson is), while Carson Wentz’s counterpart may surprise you.
The Union plan to build through their academy. But there’s no proof the current staff can manage young players once they’re ready for first-team minutes. Peter Andrews on the regression of the Union’s youngsters this season.
While the Steel lost to Louisville, they were not outclassed by the elite side from Kentucky.
Bethlehem Steel FC took points from the Ottawa Fury at home, and they did so with minimal loans from the Union.
Bethlehem Steel FC has already developed an MLS quality player, with two more potentially on the way. But what should fans really make of the Union’s USL setup?
PSP recaps Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. The coach touched on two Union players’ selection in the MLS Homegrown game, the friendly with Swansea City, and the club’s overall first half of the season.
The Islanders make their yearly pilgrimage to Chester for the U.S. Open Cup.
Bethlehem’s match with Cincinnati came down to a dramatic conclusion, as Hugh Roberts headed home the winner in the 87′. Combined with a stellar defensive performance, it was enough for Roberts to earn PSP’s player of the week.
As PSP readers struggle to discern a way forward for the Philadelphia Union organization, here are some follow-up thoughts from down on the farm.
There might be help for the Union down on the farm from reserve players who have been showing well there. PSP’s Tim Jones evaluates Giliano Wijnaldum, Adam Najem, Marcus Epps, Jack Elliott and Auston Trusty for Union duty.
