Yaro and Rosenberry remain full of potential, in need of progress
Keegan Rosenberry and Josh Yaro finally took the field together in 2017. The results? Much like 2016.
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An assessment a little past midseason: Bethlehem Steel FC
PSP analyzes why the 2017 version of the Bethlehem Steel is better than that of the previous year. There are three clear reasons.
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Investigating home field advantage in MLS, Part 4a: Aggregate referee bias
Home field advantage can be staggering in MLS. Chris Sherman breaks down the numbers to see if the referees have anything to do with that.
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Investigating home field advantage in MLS, Part 3: Scheduling and short rest
Chris Sherman looks at the impact of short rest on performance. He also looks at whether MLS schedules favor home teams with longer rest and if that could impact home field advantage.
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Players to watch: players we watched, part III
Before the season began, the staff at Philly Soccer Page identified a group of players that seemed likely to have a large impact on the 2017 side’s success. Halfway through, it’s worth taking a look how that group have performed.
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The anatomy of an amazing save
PSP breaks down Andre Blake’s spectacular, game-defining save against D.C. United, looking at what led to it and how he did it.
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How good is Andre Blake?
Andre Blake is the reigning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and one of the best shot-stoppers in the league. He is also such a conundrum in possession that he is holding the Union back from reaching their full potential.
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Investigating home field advantage in MLS, Part 2: Crowd Size
Chris Sherman continues to investigate potential causes for home field advantage in MLS using statistical analysis. This second article demonstrates home field advantage and studies the effect of the size of the home crowd on the home team’s advantage.
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Haris Medunjanin is hurting the Union
Haris Medunjanin has been the Union’s best offensive weapon. It’s probably time to bench him. Why? A lesson learned in the NBA is illuminating.
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Investigating home field advantage in MLS, Part 1: Traveling distance
Chris Sherman investigates potential causes for home field advantage in MLS using statistical analysis. The first article demonstrates home field advantage and studies the effect of distance traveled on said advantage.
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