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Money talks when you do it right

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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A tactical alternative emerges within Union “template”

Interesting tactical options are now available down on the farm, and the choice availability seems to be deliberate. Might it come for the first team?

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Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 4-0 Vancouver Whitecaps

Breaking down how the Union broke Vancouver down

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Four things we learned from a home shutout

Missing the core of their midfield, how did the Union fare tactically on Friday night? PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the toothless performance against Toronto.

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A closer look at Derrick Jones in the USOC

What does Tuesday’s Open Cup match against the Richmond Kickers’ bench teach us about Derrick Jones as a center midfielder? Speculatively, it may be more than you might think.

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Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union at Atlanta United

It’s not about what happens to you, but your reaction to it that matters.
— Epictetus

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Postgame analysis: New York Red Bulls 0 – 0 Philadelphia Union

PSP’s Chris Gibbons breaks down how the Union stood up to the heavy Red Bull press, and managed to press back themselves.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Brandon Allen leaves the Steel for Nashville

With Brandon Allen’s role with Bethlehem decreasing in recent weeks, the Steel transferred the striker to Nashville SC on Tuesday. PSP’s Tim Jones breaks down the move from both Allen’s and the Steel’s perspective.

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Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 4-1 Real Salt Lake

Fafa Picault and Borek Dockal put in dominant performances as the Union once again showed they can play on the left side of the field after all. PSP’s Dan Walsh has the postgame analysis.

Analysis / Statistics

The 2018 Union, in charts

How have the Union compared, statistically, to average winners and average losers so far this year in Major League Soccer? PSP’s Chris Sherman set out to find the answer.