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A statistical analysis of the Union midfield

The Union midfield has been criticized this season. You may be surprised how they do by the numbers, especially compared to LA Galaxy, this season’s top team in MLS.

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Seven things the Union did better in Seattle

Much has changed in the 18 months since the Union’s first game in Seattle in 2010 and Saturday’s win. What changed between the win and the draw against Chivas USA six days?

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The defense is back and so is Le Touch

Against Columbus, the Union defense continued a turnaround that began in the second half against New England. Plus, everyone’s favorite Frenchman’s numbers have been off the chart over the past six games since the return of Le touch – ooh la la!

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Stat chat: the winless streak

The eight game winless streak – what’s going on?

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Stat chat: Mondragon

With Faryd Mondragon expected to be out for two to four weeks, here’s a look at his statistics for the season so far.

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Stat chat: The Union defense

With the back four again without a starter for the match in RSL, we look at the different back fours the Union has used this season. From the back four with Harvey, to the back line with Garfan – and the different makeshift back lines and more in between – the focus is on the defense. Is fatigue becoming a factor?

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Where the goals come from: Union compared to the league

We continue our look at how the Union has scored its goals with a comparison to the rest of the league.

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Stat chat: Union at Columbus

The Union’s road record continues to disappoint, as does their record when conceding first, resulting in the team’s longest winless streak since 2010. A look at the match stats from Saturday’s loss in Columbus plus an attempt to measure the Union’s offensive production.

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Stat chat: Union v Dallas

The Union remain undefeated when they score at least two goals in 2011. A look at Saturday’s numbers, comparing the first and second halves, plus a look at how Freddy did.

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Stat chat: Too many draws & the consistency question

The number of wins and draws in the last eleven games is almost an identical reverse of the first eleven games – what gives?. Also a quick look at the stats from Saturday’s draw before a look at the consistency question: having started seven different forward combinations and 15 different midfield combinations, where’s the offensive consistency supposed to come from?