Archive for 2018

Feature

Union look to win eMLS Cup next month as venture in eSports begins

PSP’s Matt McClain was on the scene for the Union’s eSports event. Read his account here.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: USWNT raises SheBelieves Cup, Seattle & Toronto win in CCL, Salone FC joins UPSL

Plus upcoming Union U17 matches, UCL action, and more

Guest Column

MLS set to face toughest rivals: LIGA MX in CONCACAF Champion’s League

Red Bulls toppled Tijuana in Mexico to win the first leg. Is this the year MLS teams will beat Liga MX clubs.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through March 4th

Chris Sherman updates the MLS projections based upon the matches from opening weekend. The 2018 initial USL and NWSL projections are also released.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Ohio AG sues Crew, North American World Cup woes, and PSG out of UCL

Plus: Red Bulls win in CONCACAF Champions League, Liverpool advance in UCL, more.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Union 2-0 New England Revolution

Adam Cann breaks down the Union’s tactics from the team’s first match – and victory – in 2018.

For Pete's Sake

Lots to like in a low-difficulty opener

Sure, the Revs aren’t world-beaters. But the Union’s talented youth and positive mentality fuel a justified optimism. PSP’s Peter Andrews on what we learned from match 1 of 34.

Player of the Week

Players of the Week: Auston Trusty and Anthony Fontana

Philadelphia Union’s academy is ready to pay off finally after a dream first outing for the Union rookies.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Homegrown journeys, Week 1 in review, Bob Bradley looks back, more

It’s a new day in MLS, with Homegrowns and Young Designated Players making a big impact in Week One of the season.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New England Revolution

The first match – and win – of the season over the lowly Revolution makes for some positivity in Unionland.