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The Union’s 2011 passing game, by the numbers

We’ve gathered up the passing numbers for the Union in 2011.

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The defense by shots on target

The Union set a new league record in 2011 for fewest shots on target allowed. We break down the numbers.

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Looking at the Union’s starting midfield lineups

The Union used 26 different starting midfield lineups in 36 games played in 2011. What were they, which ones were repeated, how did they do?

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Statistical analysis of Union at Houston

We look at the Union’s stats from the final playoff game in Houston with a focus on the numbers for passing, crossing, attempts on goal and the impact of the substitutions.

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Where are the goals coming from?

With the Union in need of goals if they are to advance to the Eastern Conference Final, how have they scored this year?

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That new formation in stats

With two goals allowed, the five-man backline introduced in Sunday’s loss to Houston proved to be a defensive failure. But the formation was also supposed to produce offensive benefits. Did it?

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Union v Dynamo: a statistical context

Looking back at the stats from the Union’s two regular season games against Houston, what were the keys to securing a 1-0-1 record? What will be the keys to prevailing over Houston in the upcoming playoff games?

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Mondragon and MacMath: A statistical comparison

While leadership qualities may be impossible to quantify, can statistics answer the question of whether Mondragon or MacMath is better between the posts?

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Drawing: an overview

Saturday’s result against Toronto was the 15th tie of the season. We take a look at what’s going on in all of those draws.

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From winless to unbeaten – where have the goals come from?

Not so long ago, the Union were struggling to end an eight game unbeaten streak. On Saturday they could secure a playoff berth and extend their unbeaten streak to eight. Where have the goals come from during the streak?