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.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 19

by × on August 22, 2018 at 9:45 am × 1 comment

Philadelphia and Bethlehem both move up to 12th in their power ranks. They also move into strong qualifying position for playoffs.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 12

by × on August 15, 2018 at 9:45 am × 0 comments

Philadelphia gets their best playoff odds of the season. Bethlehem moves up in playoff odds despite their loss.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 5

by × on August 8, 2018 at 9:45 am × 0 comments

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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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through July 29

by × on August 1, 2018 at 10:30 am × 11 comments

Philadelphia jumps back into probable range for the playoffs. Bethlehem slides its way out of the playoffs.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through July 22

by × on July 25, 2018 at 10:00 am × 0 comments

The Union continue their cardiogram-style playoff-odds changes. Bethlehem playoff chances slip a little while on break. North Carolina continues to dominate the NWSL.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through July 15

by × on July 18, 2018 at 9:45 am × 0 comments

Philadelphia picks up point over a playoff rival to put them nearly neck and neck with Montreal for the last MLS-East spot. Bethlehem continues to their slide, putting them outside of probable playoffs.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through July 8

by × on July 11, 2018 at 9:45 am × 0 comments

Philadelphia’s playoffs dipped, falling further behind Montreal and remaining behind Chicago for the last playoff slot. Bethlehem also takes a small decline in their playoff odds.

Analysis / Statistics

Money talks when you do it right

by × on July 6, 2018 at 11:15 am × 5 comments

How much does club spending matter when competing in MLS. Chris Sherman digs into the hard-to-collect data to determine.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through July 1

by × on July 4, 2018 at 9:30 am × 2 comments

The Union lose ground on the 6th Eastern playoff spot to Chicago and Montreal. Bethlehem get closer and closer to the playoffs after their impressive win.

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MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through June 24

by × on June 27, 2018 at 9:45 am × 2 comments

The Union are almost to probable range of the playoffs. Bethlehem slips a bit.

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