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CBA Negotiations

Mediation to the rescue? Not necessarily.

by × on February 12, 2015 at 4:27 pm × 27 comments

MLS and MLS Players Union have agreed to bring in a mediator to assist with the CBA negotiations. PSP contributor and labor lawyer Steve Holroyd explains what this could mean.

Analysis

How Carlos Valdes destroyed his Philadelphia Union legacy

by × on February 12, 2015 at 11:00 am × 22 comments

Kevin Kinkead explores the seemingly neverending series of loan sagas have tarnished the legacy of Carlos Valdes’ time with the Union.

Youth Soccer

Youth Soccer: We’re Doing it Wrong, Part 4

by × on February 12, 2015 at 10:30 am × 27 comments

We all want our kids to play smarter. How can we be smarter as teachers? Scott Pugh continues his look at what we’re doing wrong when it comes to youth soccer development.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

Vitoria introduced, Berry trialing with Cosmos, report says HCI considering relocating, more

by × on February 12, 2015 at 10:06 am × 60 comments

Notes from Vitoria’s introduction to the media. Berry joins Cosmos for trial. Report says City Islanders considering relocating. MLS and national team news. More.

Press Conference

Transcript: Steven Vitoria press conference with Jim Curtin and Chris Albright

by × on February 11, 2015 at 6:34 pm × 9 comments

Transcript of Steven Vitoria’s comments to reporters during Wednesday’s teleconference with additional comments from Jim Curtin and Chris Albright

KYW Philly Soccer Show

KYW Philly Soccer Show: Preseason roundtable with Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin

by × on February 11, 2015 at 11:14 am × 23 comments

Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin join Greg and Eli for a preseason roundtable. Topics include the arrival of Steven Vitoria and the Union’s needs at forward and left back.

Daily news roundups

Vitoria debuts as Union lose 1-0 to Rowdies, Marfan joins DC, more news

by × on February 11, 2015 at 10:14 am × 76 comments

Steven Vitoria debuts in Union loss to Tampa Bay Rowdies. Union U-17s in Generation adidas Cup play this weekend. League and national team news. Whopping Premier League deal. More.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

Could the Union improve without major moves?

by × on February 10, 2015 at 11:15 am × 90 comments

There’s something to be said for consistency. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores the prospect of whether Philadelphia Union could be better in 2015 specifically because they didn’t change much of the team.

Daily news roundups

Vancouver got allocation money in Vitoria deal, USL rebrands, MLS news, more

by × on February 10, 2015 at 10:55 am × 15 comments

Whitecaps received allocation money from Union in Vitoria loan deal. USL has a new identity. Brad Evans says player strike is “imminent.” More news.

Transfers

Union acquire center back Steven Vitoria on one-year loan

by × on February 9, 2015 at 3:42 pm × 36 comments

The Union announce the arrival of 6 foot, 5 inch goal-scoring center back Steven Vitoria on loan from Benfica.

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