Although injury forced an early change, the Union tried a new-look lineup with Marco Fabian as a second striker on Saturday night. PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the how and why of another new tactical look from Jim Curtin.
What’s been holding the Union back this season? PSP’s Shayan Waseh argues that the team needs an extra dose of caution.
Forcing the Pittsburgh “Lilley-hounds” to come from behind to tie Saturday night surprised many people. PSP runs through the lineup player by player.
Impressive individual performances, as well as a dynamic team effort, was ultimately the deciding factor in Philadelphia’s victory against a lethargic Columbus Crew side.
Bethlehem Steel are not the first player development side to implement a thorough-going youth movement. They are the first to rely heavily on teenage international players. They have six such among their total of nine international players.
The press does its job and Aaronson shines in his big league debut.
A missed penalty, a straight red, and an own goal; Sunday’s matchup looked like the Union was playing against itself, and losing. Like any of the recent seasons with the Union, there is a lot to be skeptical about and some things to be hopeful about.
Bethlehem’s league has made some changes for 2019, as has Steel itself.
Lineup choices, the end of the right-side tilt, the 3-5-2, and the foibles of Haris Medunjanin. PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the good and the bad from a disappointing loss in the season opener.
Philadelphia Union have thrown out the ol’ familiar 4-2-3-1 in favor of a high-pressing 4-4-2 diamond. What does that mean, and can it work for Jim Curtin’s team?
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