News roundup: Jones and McKenzie make MLS 22 Under 22, USL Cup on ESPN, local scores
Plus Penn FC snap losing streak, Champion League action, and more.
Archive for 2018
Daily news roundups
A View from Afar / Union
Five thoughts on the Union: Fixing the fatal flaw, 3rd place, Curtin’s future
The Union’s fatal flaw, how to address it (hint: he’s pictured), the remaining schedule and their shot at third place, and Jim Curtin’s prospects for a 2019 return, courtesy of PSP’s Dan Walsh.
Philadelphia Union II
Baseball diamonds as soccer pitches
Playing soccer in a minor league baseball park provides lots of ready-made seats, parking, concessions, and lights. But a quality soccer pitch? Not so much, not even with the oil billions in the Bronx.
Fans' View
Fans’ View: In praise of the travelling fan
PSP’s youngest contributor, Ben Brecher, reflects on traveling to different stadiums as a fan.
Raves / Union
Raves: Jack Elliott, a center back with the passing vision
Being tactical leads to being versatile and other reasons why Jack Elliott’s the defender the Union deserve and need right now. PSP’s Raves series continues.
SEBA Projections
MLS and USL projections through September 30
The Union are almost to the playoffs, though moving past Columbus would be a great help for MLS Cup odds. Bethlehem is in a strong position, but needs to finish strong to guarantee playoffs and a better seed.
MLS / Player ratings / Union
Player ratings: Columbus Crew 0-0 Philadelphia Union
Individual grades from the draw in Columbus.
Raves / Union
Raves: Ray Gaddis; setting a higher standard
Ray Gaddis plays the game the way he lives his life: The honest way, with God on his mind. PSP’s Raves series continues.
Player of the Week / Union
Player of the Week: Andre Blake
The Jamaican keeper is consistently amazing, and that’s the best kind of consistency.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: One win to clinch, new U.S. roster, rowdy owners, more
The roster for Dave Sarachan’s last turn at the helm of the USMNT contains a few new surprises.
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