Postgame analysis: NYCFC 3-1 Union
With an all-important rematch against NYC on the horizon, what can the Union learn from Sunday’s shabby outing?
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Playoff match preview: Bethlehem Steel at Louisville City FC
What to expect from Bethlehem’s match in Louisville Saturday night.
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Postgame analysis: Union 0-1 NYRB
The Union outplayed arguably the league’s best team in most aspects of Sunday’s game, save for one key one: The final product. PSP’s Dan Walsh analyzes the situation and puts a spotlight on the right winger spot currently occupied by C.J. Sapong.
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USL Quarterfinal preview: Bethlehem Steel FC at Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Tim Jones lays out what to expect from Bethlehem and Pittsburgh Saturday night on the banks of the Monongahela.
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If Bethlehem defeats Tampa Bay, they make the playoffs
Here’s our best guess at how the east’s season finales will shake out into the conference playoff quarterfinals. Places 5 through 10 are separated by only four points, and Bethlehem’s outcomes range from fifth-place to missing out entirely. Even if there are five other major upsets, If Bethlehem wins on Sunday they will secure the last playoff spot.
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CONCACAF’s Nations League
Two new international soccer initiatives commence in the FIFA international window this weekend. Tim Jones describes and explains one, the Concacaf Nations League. You may watch bits of the other, the UEFA Nations League, on TV Thursday through Tuesday.
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Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union v. Orlando City SC
The Union nearly took all three points from Orlando City over the weekend. The team is playing with confidence like never before in their history, and it’s worth exploring what that means to Union players and fans alike.
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Fortress Bethlehem: What the Steel must do to make the playoffs
Bethlehem’s current position in the table, 5th, reflects that they have played the most games in the league, and that a “points-currently-won” table hides the fact. A points-per-game statistic is a more accurate comparison, and PSP has calculated one. We have also sketched out a possible path to the playoffs.
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Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 1-0 New England Revolution
The Union weren’t perfect, but they handled New England’s manic press to earn a huge victory over the playoff wannabes.
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Jay Sugarman on player development
Several days ago Union principal owner Jay Sugarman introduced new Sporting Director Ernst Tanner to the Media at Talen Energy Stadium. Tim Jones listened carefully and has been thinking about what he said.
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