Articles By: Dan Walsh
Dan Walsh is co-editor and founder of the Philly Soccer Page. He spent 12 years as an award-winning newspaper and magazine reporter. He likes soccer. And stuff.
Borislow still at it, Naka scores, Union job fair, more news
Philly native Dan Borislow rubs salt in the WPS wound, Kyle Nakazawa scores in his first LA Galaxy appearance, Philadelphia Union job fair today at PPL Park, Le Toux aftermath, and more news.
“Peter Nowak doesn’t really want me in his team” — Le Toux
After the most sordid day in Philadelphia Union history, PSP reacts to the loss of a burgeoning Philly sports icon who wanted to stay in Philly more than he wanted the EPL. Yes, we’re just as gutted as you.
Mondragon leaves Union for Deportivo Cali
It’s official: Faryd Mondagon has left the Union to sign with Deportivo Cali in Colombia.
Union: No Union talks with Deportivo Cali on Mondragon
Colombian reports say the Union captain could move to Deportivo Cali, but the Union say there have been no talks between the teams and Mondragon is in camp with the Union. PSP has a report and commentary. UPDATE: The Union closed Monday practice after a subsequent Colombian report quoted Mondragon saying he’s moving to Cali.
Why aren’t you excited about the All-Star game?
PPL Park will host the MLS All-Star game on July 25, but outside the pomp-and-circumstance announcement Tuesday, there seems to be little excitement about it. Why? PSP asks.
Rodriguez scores 5, USWNT scores 14, more news
The Independence’s Amy Rodriguez scored FIVE goals in the USWNT’s 14-goal rout, Dempsey and Wambach are US players of the year, and more news.
Buy low, sell high: The Sebastien Le Toux story
The merits of a Le Toux move, how it shows changing perceptions of MLS in Europe, the prospects of a Michael Farfan move to Europe, and the reason behind Wednesday’s flurry of personnel news for the Union. (Hint: It wasn’t a coincidence it all happened in one day.)
Independence pick 6, more news
The Independence pick six in the WPS draft, more on the Union draftees, Brian Ching opens up about Jesse Marsch and Montreal, and more news in PSP’s daily roundup.
Draft reaction: The Union do it again
What do we think, and why do we think it? PSP has a few observations about Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft.
Buy local: Local players draw MLS eyes in draft
Last year, Reading United alum C.J. Sapong was MLS Rookie of the Year. This year, Matt Hedges and a host of other players with ties to RU and the Philly area will be in play for Thursday’s MLS amateur draft. PSP runs them down.
Wenger wins Hermann, 5 Union players in U-23 camp, more news
Former Reading United star Andrew Wenger was named top college soccer player of the year, five Union players are back in the Olympic camp, Omar Gonzalez suffers a crushing injury, Allentown native Billy Schuler heads to Norway, and more news.
Season review: Freddy Adu
Freddy Adu had an eventful 2011. PSP recaps the grand redemption tale of American soccer and looks at the question of whether he’ll even be in Philadelphia in 2012 to see it through. Read on for PSP’s season review of Adu.
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.
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.
Season review: Jack McInerney
Jack McInerney continued to tantalize with his potential, but he didn’t get enough playing time to make a huge impact this season. PSP reviews his year.
Donovan-Everton reaction, no Gomez yet, more news
Reaction to Landon Donovan’s loan to Everton. Okugo’s Olympic dream. Vote Adu/Nowak reunion for best moment of 2011. No word yet on Gabriel Gomez to the Union. More news.







