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Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Chicago Fire

by Peter Andrews × on July 24, 2019 at 11:39 am × 6 comments

PSP’s Peter Andrews looks at what we learned from the Chicago match on the midfield, Marco Fabian, and shots on target.

Issa Rayyan’s ever-changing position with the Steel

by Sara Griswold × on July 24, 2019 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

Bethlehem’s most versatile player, Issa Rayyan has started as a defender, midfielder and striker in the last two months.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Season for summer transfers

by Ryan Sedwick × on July 24, 2019 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

A look back at some of the most, and least, successful mid-season arrivals for the Union.

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PSP is under new(ish) management

by Dan Walsh × on July 24, 2019 at 9:30 am × 13 comments

PSP has a new management team in place. Here are the details.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Austin FC name coach, Leagues Cup results, Doolsta vs. Donovan, more

by John Osborn × on July 24, 2019 at 9:00 am × 7 comments

Plus, Steel’s GK is player of week, the Revs hottest team in MLS, Hope Solo wants in on USWNT/U.S. Soccer mediation, more.

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The Philadelphia Union and the always present “sophomore slump”

by Sean Griswold × on July 23, 2019 at 10:30 am × 1 comment

Sean Griswold explores why second year players have struggled with Union, who despite recent struggles have been trusted and given opportunities to help the team win now and to further their development.

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Match report: Louisville City FC 0 – 1 Bethlehem Steel

by Sean Griswold × on July 23, 2019 at 9:45 am × 2 comments

The Bethlehem Steel picked up their first ever win at Louisville City FC, thanks to a goal from Walter Cortes and an excellent performance in goal from Tomas Romero.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Wagner on Team of the Week, Zlatan Player of the Week, 2 Rose Lavelles?

by Sean Griswold × on July 23, 2019 at 9:00 am × 18 comments

Kai Wagner makes the MLS Team of the Week, his first selection of his career. Coach Curtin is back with his pep talks while Zlatan takes home MLS Player of the Week. Rose Lavelle meets Rose Lavelle and Megan Rapinoe gives her thoughts on what the soccer future looks like in America.