The grass roots: Notes from Bethlehem and the Union Academy
Bethlehem Steel lie 5th in the Eastern Conference table of the USL, and YSC Academy graduated its class of 2017, all but one of whom are off to college.
Union
Philadelphia Union II / Union / YSC Academy
Tactical Analysis
Tactical analysis: Union 0-2 New York Red Bulls
The Union were never on the front foot, but still had two big chances to take points against a New York team that was disjointed in attack.
Player ratings
Player ratings: New York Red Bulls 2-0 Philadelphia Union
Plenty of players share the responsibility for the Union’s loss against the Red Bulls. This week’s Player Ratings explain.
Union match reports
Match report: Philadelphia Union 0-2 New York Red Bulls
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice late as the Red Bulls defeated 10 man Philadelphia Union 2-0.
Match previews
Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls
The Union are looking to take another three points from the Red Bulls. After Sapong’s hat trick helped secure a 3-0 win in the last meeting, PSP gets you primed for what to expect on Sunday. Nick Fishman with the match preview.
Player ratings
Stock rising, stock falling: Union 3-1 Harrisburg
The Union breezed past Harrisburg on Wednesday night. Which players helped their standing with the team, and which players failed to seize the opportunity?
Union match reports / US Open Cup
Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Harrisburg City Islanders
Derrick Jones, Marcus Epps, and C.J. Sapong were all on target as the Union defeated Harrisburg 3-1 in the U.S. Open Cup.
Match previews / US Open Cup
Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Harrisburg City Islanders
The Islanders make their yearly pilgrimage to Chester for the U.S. Open Cup.
Tactical Analysis
Tactical analysis: NYCFC 2-1 Philadelphia Union
NYC executed their tactical approach better than Philly and it paid off with a late win.
Player ratings
Player ratings: New York City FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Up a goal through 80 minutes, the Union lost focus on two sloppy set pieces to return from the Bronx with zero points.
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