PSP takes a look at some lesser known players for Bethlehem Steel who are making an impact. Also, some Steel players now face a choice in the coming weeks on whether to play college ball or sign pro deals to play in USL.
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Philadelphia Union
Tactics quick hits: Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Philadelphia Union
PSP’s Adam Cann fires off some quick hit observations about the tactical dynamics of Philadelphia Union’s road draw against Sporting Kansas City.
Player ratings: Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Philadelphia Union
The Union escaped Kansas City with a point through some John McCarthy heroics and a Roland Alberg penalty. We’ve got complete player ratings.
Match report: Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Philadelphia Union
The Union survived a middling performance thanks to a Roland Alberg penalty finish and some big saves by John McCarthy.
Is tonight’s game a rivalry match?
In the absence of a true regional rivalry, perhaps Union fans can look further afield to find a match worth getting worked up about.
Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Sporting Kansas City
The Union travel to Kansas City on Thursday to face what could be the league’s best team in one of the league’s toughest venues. PSP’s Dan Walsh previews the match. UPDATED: Chris Pontius was called up to the USMNT this morning.