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.
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The kids aren’t alright
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.
Is Blake for sale? Sort of, but…
Jim Curtin weighed in on Andre Blake’s transfer prospects after the goalkeeper’s impressive Gold Cup, as well as one prime prospective replacement.
Bethlehem Steel and the USL to MLS pipeline
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?
Curtin press conference: Homegrowns and swan songs
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.
Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Sporting Kansas City
The Union travel to Kansas City on Thursday to face what could be the league’s best team in one of the league’s toughest venues. PSP’s Dan Walsh previews the match. UPDATED: Chris Pontius was called up to the USMNT this morning.