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Daily news roundups

That call, what Blake needs, league results, US qualifies for U-17 WC, more

March 16, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 28 comments

Recaps and reaction to Union’s draw at RSL. League results. US U-17s qualify for WC after PK shootout. More news.

Postgame

Postgame quotes: RSL 3-3 Union

March 15, 2015 by Ed Farnsworth 16 comments

Was it a penalty? RSL’s Luke Mulholland says, “In my book, no. ” Jim Curtin agrees: “I don’t think that we get a lot of respect.” UPDATED

Union match reports

Recap: Real Salt Lake 3–3 Philadelphia Union

March 15, 2015 by Jeremy Lane 76 comments

A six-goal draw sees the Union exit Salt Lake with a valuable road point. However, a controversial refereeing decision took away what would have been the Union’s first win against RSL.

Union, Week in Tweets

The Week in Tweets

March 13, 2015 by Mike Servedio 2 comments

Reaction to the draw against Colorado, thoughts on the Champions League, and Hank Scorpio. It’s the Week in Tweets!

Statistics

Projecting season points totals using roster turnover

March 13, 2015 by Kevin Minkus 21 comments

The Union have a new striker and new center back, but overall the squad looks very similar to 2014’s team. Kevin Minkus looks at whether that roster stability can predict Philly’s points total this season.