Archive for 2018

Analysis / USL

From Bethlehem to Canada – soccer and player development updated

Tim Jones charts the internal structure of the Steel’s current roster, shares a summary of the “MLS 2” sides in 2018, updates USL’s plans for Division 3 in 2019, and discusses progress toward 2019’s Canadian Premier League.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union to Open Cup final, Tanner to replace Stewart, MLS transfer news

Plus, Steel win, Dynamo beat LAFC in PK’s, Chelsea pay highest fee for goalkeeper, and more.

Postgame / Video

PSP Postgame Show: Union 3-0 Chicago Fire

Video of players in the media scrum, Jim Curtin’s press conference, Post-Game Fan Interviews and PSP’s Post-Match Wrap-Up Show. You do not want to miss this!

Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chicago Fire

The Union advance to the U.S. Open Cup Final behind a brace from Cory Burke.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 5

Below are the 2018 MLS season forecasts using data from games through August 5. Some key points up front: Union playoff chances: The Union now have a 51.1% chance of making the MLS playoffs, down from 56.2%. Bethlehem playoff chances: The Steel have a 40.0% chance to make the USL playoffs, up […]

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Uncategorized

News roundup: Union set for USOC semifinal, D.C. United get new ownership, more

Plus: Steel face Charlotte, an American buys a majority stake in Arsenal, and Columbus receive an offer for Trapp

Analysis

Postgame analysis: Portland Timbers 3-0 Philadelphia Union

Two dumb penalties and Groundhog’s Day in front of goal doomed the Union in Portland over the weekend.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Olivier Mbaizo

Olivier Mbaizo didn’t have the ideal start to his time in Philadelphia. But the young Cameroonian defender is showing why is future is bright. After picking up two assists, he is PSP’s Player of the week.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Chi-town v. Philly history, MLS transfer moves, #STC stadium, more

It’s 100 years of tomato soup pizza versus greasy steak hoagies.

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Portland Timbers 3-0 Philadelphia Union

Player ratings from a poor night out in Portland.