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Postgame analysis: Atlanta United 1-1 Philadelphia Union

by Steven Whisler × on March 19, 2019 at 10:30 am × 13 comments

The press does its job and Aaronson shines in his big league debut.

Commentary

A PSP after-school special: Don’t cross the line

by Jim O'Leary × on March 19, 2019 at 9:45 am × 23 comments

How can we address the horrible behavior of the worst “fans”?

Daily news roundups

News Roundup: Individual milestones, MLS honors and head injury problems

by Sean Griswold × on March 19, 2019 at 9:00 am × 1 comment

Plus: Bohui sets a Steel record, Argentina gets a professional women’s league, and more.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Atlanta United 1 – 1 Philadelphia Union

by Chris Gibbons × on March 18, 2019 at 10:37 am × 24 comments

A 1-1 draw in Atlanta was the Union’s least likely point in an otherwise grueling beginning to 2019. The result flatters many Boys in Blue, but not all.Here is the player-by-player breakdown.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: The Union find a point, Bethlehem comes home empty handed, and Rooney gets a hat trick

by Jim O'Leary × on March 18, 2019 at 10:07 am × 7 comments

Plus: Philly starts the campaign for WC2026 hosting, troubles continue for Robert Kraft, and it’s called fashion Pablo, look it up.

Union / Union match reports

Match report: Atlanta United 1-1 Philadelphia Union

by Christian Sandler × on March 17, 2019 at 10:10 pm × 38 comments

Brenden Aaronson scored a goal in his Union debut, but Ezequiel Barco’s response ensured that Philadelphia left Atlanta with just one point.

USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-1 North Carolina FC

by Tim Jones × on March 17, 2019 at 2:00 am × 8 comments

Starting seven current or former academy players, a young Bethlehem Steel side dropped their Talen Energy Stadium debut 1-0 to visiting North Carolina FC.