Articles written by: Chris Sherman

Chris is a data scientist who was a mediocre left back and center back for the Upper Dublin High School..... JV team. He then got a Computer Science & Business degree from Lehigh University and a Master's' degree from Northwestern University in Predictive Analytics. He likes data and building programs to do his thinking for him.

Season Reviews / Statistics

Season review: The Union’s season by the numbers

Chris Sherman looks at Philadelphia’s season statistics to see what we may be able to learn about how the team’s changes related to points on the table.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through October 28

Philadelphia fights against tough odds to win their first playoff match ever. Bethlehem unfortunately fails to produce back-to-back upsets to move on.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through October 21

The Union weaken their positioning for playoff seed chances. The Steel win their first playoffs match but face a very tough test on the road.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through October 14

Both the Union and the Steel have qualified for the playoffs. Now, SEBA projects their odds at loftier goals.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through October 7

Philadelphia clinches! The Union also take over favorable positioning for a home playoff match, but need to keep up their performance level to hold off Columbus having the league’s easiest remaining schedule. Bethlehem also creeps in a positive direction.

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.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through September 24

Philadelphia and Bethlehem keep showing better and better and their odds reflect that. The US Open Cup is still going to be a tough challenge on the road.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through September 17

Both the Steel and the Union see their playoff chances drop this week.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through September 9

Back from vacation, SEBA is back to work projecting the Union towards the playoffs, but Bethlehem slips a bit. The NWSL playoffs are locked.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 26

Philadelphia moves up a bit more after a shaky win. Bethlehem skyrocket’s their chance into nearly clinching the playoffs. NWSL playoffs are all but set.