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The Danny Califf trade: An evaluation

PSP evaluates the Danny Califf trade and the blockbuster Agudelo-Pearce swap it enabled, examines the Union’s allocation money chase, and cuts to the heart of the controversy behind the Califf deal.

Player of the Week: Lionard Pajoy

The Union striker took a lot of heat, and then he scored three goals in a week. Talk about answering your critics.

The power play

PSP considers the prospective Danny Califff trade, what the Union might receive, what might be going on behind the scenes, and naturally, why Union manager Peter Nowak is considering this deal.

Philadelphians Abroad

J.T. Noone and Bobby Convey score, Jeff Parke has an eventful week, Dan Gargan fights through injury, local players dominate the Union-Red Bulls reserve match, and a roundup of Philly area players in the pros.

Rumor: Danny Califf traded to Chivas USA

Philadelphia Union confirmed they have received a trade offer for Danny Califf but said no deal has been finalized yet.

A man in demand: Rafa Marquez

Will Rafa Marquez play against Philadelphia? Union fans should hope so, and not just so they have someone to truly hate.

Player of the Week: ?

This week’s Philadelphia Player of the Week is …

(Not your average Player of the Week post.)

Philadelphians Abroad: Parke shuts out

Seattle center back Jeff Parke continues his great play, Antoine Hoppenot scores for Harrisburg, and Bobby Convey shows off his latest bit of comedy gold. PSP rounds up Philadelphians Abroad.

It’s time to start Danny Mwanga again

It’s an all too common sight: An opposing defender outrunning Philadelphia Union striker Lionard Pajoy (pictured). PSP makes the case for Danny Mwanga’s return to the starting lineup in place of Pajoy.

Player of the Week: Zac MacMath

The Philadelphia Union goalkeeper’s goalless streak may have come to an end, but his good play didn’t.

Dismantle the goal: Philly-San Jose

Soccer is a blame game. Goals aren’t common, so when you give one up, everyone goes looking for someone to blame. But is it that simple? PSP dissects one of San Jose’s goals to find out.

Philadelphians abroad: Gaudette steps in

Bill Gaudette started his first MLS game in 6 years, and it was a big one. Meanwhile, Jeff Larentowicz scored his first goal of the season, Zarek Valentin pitched in on Montreal’s first ever clean sheet, and USL players are added to the weekly roundup of Philadelphians abroad.

Garfan suspended for 3 games

MLS suspended Philadelphia Union’s Gabriel Farfan for three games for the two-footed tackle that earned him a red card last week against Chivas USA. PSP breaks it down and starts the debate over whether the punishment fit the crime.

The Great Pickup Game List

Do you know of local pickup games? PSP is updating its list of local pickup games to help people find regular games to play in. We could use your help.

Player of the Week: Michael Farfan

After his nasty dribbling display that created the game-winning goal Saturday against Chivas USA, Philadelphia Union midfielder Michael Farfan is the Philadelphia player of the week.

Philadelphians abroad: Noone is back

J.T. Noone (pictured) resigns and scores for Harrisburg, Ryan Richter and Tony Donatelli score for Charleston, and a roundup of Philly natives’ performances in Major League Soccer and other top tier leagues around the world.