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Narrow margins: The Union’s tactics and success in 2022

by × on October 13, 2022 at 10:03 am × 13 comments

James Nalton looks at what’s made the Union so good this year, beginning with their defensive structure.

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Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 0–1 New England Revolution

by × on September 8, 2021 at 11:15 am × 6 comments

Jeremy Lane delves into the data to understand the Union’s confounding form.

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Match analysis: Club América 2–0 Philadelphia Union

by × on August 16, 2021 at 9:30 am × 12 comments

So, it turns out Club América are just as good as advertised.

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Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 1–1 Chicago Fire

by × on August 3, 2021 at 10:03 am × 13 comments

The Chicago draw brought more of the same listless, uncreative attacking soccer from the Union. However, Jeremy Lane manages to find some straws to cling to.

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Match analyses: Columbus and Chicago

by × on June 28, 2021 at 4:45 pm × 8 comments

It’s been a busy week in Unionland, with three games packed in. As a result, Jeremy Lane gives you a two-fer today, with analysis of both the home win over Columbus and the road draw against Chicago.

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Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 3–0 Portland Timbers

by × on June 3, 2021 at 10:00 am × 9 comments

An undermanned Portland Timbers side came to Subaru Park on Sunday, and were summarily dispatched, 3-0. Here’s how the Union did it.

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Match analysis: Chicago Fire 0–2 Philadelphia Union

by × on May 11, 2021 at 10:05 am × 2 comments

On Saturday afternoon, the Union comfortably dispatched with a weak Chicago Fire team, 2–0, without ever hitting high gear.

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Match analysis: Columbus Crew 0–0 Philadelphia Union

by × on April 20, 2021 at 12:01 pm × 12 comments

It was the first game of the year, but also the third. So, what did we learn?

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Match analysis: LAFC 3-3 Philadelphia Union

by × on March 10, 2020 at 12:18 pm × 12 comments

One of the most entertaining Union matches of all time saw the visitors steal points in LA. Here’s how they did it.

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Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Atlanta United FC

by × on September 4, 2019 at 11:15 am × 8 comments

PSP’s Shayan Waseh takes a closer look at the Union’s triumph over Atlanta.

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