Archive for December, 2011
Season review: Carlos Ruiz
El Pescadito was a divisive figure but nobody can dispute his production. PSP looks back on the Guatemalan’s season with a single question in mind: Were we, the fans, fair to him?
PSP’s Best of 2011 Awards
As we prepare to enter a new year, we present to you our Best of 2011 awards.
Visualizing Union passing statistics
The PSP is pleased to welcome Rolando de Aguiar and his work analyzing Union player and match statistics. In this post, Rolando looks at passing statistics.
Footy on the Telly: Dec. 30 – Jan. 3
The soccer listings for your TV and your computer for the extended New Year’s weekend, December 30 through January 3.
Ream v Union named Gaffe of the Year, Henry to Arsenal, more news
Tim Ream’s giveaway agaisnt the Union named Gaffe of the Year. More Adu news. Veronica Boquete agrees to terms with Independence. Henry loan to Arsenal needs only for insurance agreement to be done. Jack Warner bought WC TV rights for $1. More news.
Season review: Stefani Miglioranzi
A frustrating figure for most of the season, it looks like the veteran holding midfielder might have donned the blue and gold for the last time.
Is Adu training in Spain “first step” to Euro return? Henry to Arsenal deal, more
Following the news on Wednesday that Freddy Adu will train with Spanish club Rayo Vallecano, reports from Sports Illustrated and Spanish news outlet Marca suggest he is eying a return to Europe next summer. Arsenal offer Henry loan deal. Some American player in Germany creates Twitter storm. More news.
Philly and the first USA international tour
The US played its first full international in Sweden during the the First World War. Philadelphia-area players were an important part of that team.
Season review: Veljko Paunovic
Tough in the air and smart on the deck, the PSP reviews Veljko Paunovic’s season.
Adu to train in Spain, Nowak excited, more news
Adu to train in Spain. Nowak excited by offseason moves, more likely to come. McInerney on his U-23 prospects. FIFA ordered to release documents. More morning news.
Season review: Keon Daniel
Keon Daniel was the most poised Union midfielder for the Union this year. Then he left for international duty and couldn’t get back into the US. Or something. Nobody knows what. But he’s missed. Here’s PSP’s season review of Daniel’s first season with the Union.
The Pine Barrens League, part 4: Battling doubt and the Middle East
The Pine Barrens League, our offseason fiction series, continues with part 4.
Further reactions to offseason moves, bits and bobs
A quick roundup of news and opinion from over the holiday weekend.
Wenger for GA, Henry to Arsenal, France v. Beckham, more news
An interview with former Reading United star Andrew Wenger, Eddie Johnson signs with Puebla, Thierry Henry may go on loan with Arsenal, Beckham-to-France talk with a sense of humor and more news on a slow Christmas Eve morning.
More players, more problems
Five new players before the calendar rolls over? Wow! Has an aggressive offseason made the Union a better team? Plus, the international slots question and Keon Daniel’s status.







