Analysis

The new United Soccer League Championship and Bethlehem’s prospects in it

by Tim Jones × on March 6, 2019 at 9:45 am × 3 comments

Bethlehem’s league has made some changes for 2019, as has Steel itself.

Postgame analysis: Union 1-3 Toronto FC

by Peter Andrews × on March 5, 2019 at 11:15 am × 16 comments

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.

Analysis / Union

Meet the 4-4-2 diamond: A deep tactical analysis of the Union’s new formation

by Steven Whisler × on February 12, 2019 at 10:30 am × 25 comments

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?

Analysis / For Pete's Sake

In Marco Fabian, Union on the verge of the biggest signing in club history

by Peter Andrews × on February 6, 2019 at 10:00 am × 23 comments

The Union looks set to make the sort of splash their fans have been craving. PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the reported signing of Mexican attacker Marco Fabian.

Analysis / Local

Is the end of pro soccer in the Lehigh Valley at hand?

by Dan Walsh × on February 5, 2019 at 10:00 am × 23 comments

With anemic attendance likely for Bethlehem Steel in Chester this year, PSP’s Dan Walsh explores the problems with the team playing in Chester and options for the club’s future in the Lehigh Valley.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Ernst Tanner’s Bethlehem “to do” list

by Tim Jones × on January 9, 2019 at 10:15 am × 2 comments

Ernst Tanner and his two technical staffs have quite a few players left to find and sign. Santos and Freese are the tip of the iceberg.

Analysis / Union

The early returns on Ernst Tanner after a statement signing

by Dan Walsh × on December 17, 2018 at 10:25 am × 9 comments

Ernst Tanner made a statement with an early striker signing. PSP’s Dan Walsh assesses the Union sporting director’s early moves, which are a mixed bag so far but definitely look impactful.