Union

Pre-expansion draft player ratings

by Adam Cann × on November 16, 2011 at 11:18 am × 10 comments

The votes are all in. Using a full season’s worth of player ratings, PSP tries to figure out who the Union should protect in the upcoming expansion draft. A hint: It rhymes with bailiff…

Expansion draft preview: The Montreal edition

by Dan Walsh × on November 15, 2011 at 10:30 am × 26 comments

Who should the Union protect? Who will they lose? How much will it suck? And what are the rules anyway? PSP breaks down the Nov. 23 expansion draft as it pertains to the Union with our annual draft preview.

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The defense by shots on target

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 14, 2011 at 11:47 am × 6 comments

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

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 9, 2011 at 12:11 pm × 5 comments

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

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 8, 2011 at 10:56 am × 1 comment

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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Player ratings & analysis: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg.)

by Adam Cann × on November 7, 2011 at 9:15 am × 7 comments

The Union’s final match of the season showed off their skills and exposed their flaws: A strong defense and a young offense could not overcome a disciplined Dynamo.

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A look in the mirror

by Dan Walsh × on November 5, 2011 at 9:00 am × 13 comments

They picked the right players this season, and the players did their part. For the Union to take the next step, something else is required. PSP lays it out — briefly, since we still have the postgame hangover too.

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Match report: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg)

by Adam Cann × on November 4, 2011 at 12:14 am × 21 comments

After ten months, the Union ended their season where it began. In their wake they leave every reasonable expectation, and in the city they represent they will find nothing but love.