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Is it 2014 all over again for Philadelphia Union?

With 2016 opening day at hand, PSP’s Dan Walsh marvels at how familiar it looks. Is it 2014 all over again?

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The importance of going local

The Chicago Fire’s trade of hometown boy Harry Shipp is a potential cautionary tale for other MLS clubs, including Philadelphia Union, to heed. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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Stewart’s system starts to show results

The Union’s recent dip into Europe and their crop of trialists show that Earnie Stewart is making a quick impact on the club. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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A few thoughts on the Union, MLS, soccer

PSP’s Dan Walsh with a few thoughts on Philadelphia Union, MLS and soccer, as a local guy gets a crack in Union training camp.

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Five thoughts on the Union’s recent player personnel moves

PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in on the Union’s draft and Zach Pfeffer trade, lays out the skinny behind Anderson Conceicao’s background and generally floats some words about all the Union’s recent moves.

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Orientation time: A letter to future Union draftees

PSP’s Dan Walsh got hold of top secret Union orientation documents for new draft picks. He shares his copy here.

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Questions on the home(grown) front

Homegrown Jimmy McLaughlin is quietly out, Keegan Rosenberry and Darius Madison do not appear to be in, but Derrick Jones is. What’s going on with Philadelphia Union and Bethlehem Steel FC on the homegrown player front? PSP’s Dan Walsh has a look. Also, Bethlehem Steel FC needs a shorthand name. Time for PSP readers to step up.

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The Curt & Earnie Show reshapes the Union

Philadelphia Union management has begun dismantling the team. PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a look at the revamp, closes the book on Cristian Maidana and Andrew Wenger, and highlights some interesting names available in free agency and the re-entry draft.

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The American sports management model finally takes hold in MLS

The strong GM model is finally taking hold in MLS, with hires in Philadelphia, Chicago and elsewhere pointing the way ahead for MLS. At least one result is Chicago’s very smart hiring of former Union man Veljko Paunovic as head coach. PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.

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A transfer target list for Philadelphia Union

PSP’s Dan Walsh plays the transfer target game by laying out several players the Union should consider acquiring. (One of the players pictured tops the list.)