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Can Fafa Picault succeed as the Union’s No. 9?

Fafa Picault is one of the Union’s most talented attackers, but can he adjust to the transition from winger to the Union’s No. 9 in the club’s new formation? PSP’s Nick Fishman breaks it down, with the player and his coach providing insight.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem’s teenage internationals

Bethlehem Steel are not the first player development side to implement a thorough-going youth movement. They are the first to rely heavily on teenage international players. They have six such among their total of nine international players.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Kreis is U-23 coach, Derrick Jones called up, Zlatan vs. ManU’s class of ’92

Plus D.C. United sign 16-year-old homegrown, Doolsta is good at esports and real-life soccer, why women’s soccer in Spain is popular, and more.

Player of the Week / Union

Player of the Week: Brenden Aaronson

It wasn’t the goal that made Brenden Aaronson’s MLS debut so brilliant. It was everything else. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks down the Medford teen’s dream night, which would’ve been that much more impressive if anyone else on the Union could finish.

Analysis

Postgame analysis: Atlanta United 1-1 Philadelphia Union

The press does its job and Aaronson shines in his big league debut.

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Commentary

A PSP after-school special: Don’t cross the line

How can we address the horrible behavior of the worst “fans”?

Daily news roundups

News Roundup: Individual milestones, MLS honors and head injury problems

Plus: Bohui sets a Steel record, Argentina gets a professional women’s league, and more.

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Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Atlanta United 1 – 1 Philadelphia Union

A 1-1 draw in Atlanta was the Union’s least likely point in an otherwise grueling beginning to 2019. The result flatters many Boys in Blue, but not all.Here is the player-by-player breakdown.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: The Union find a point, Bethlehem comes home empty handed, and Rooney gets a hat trick

Plus: Philly starts the campaign for WC2026 hosting, troubles continue for Robert Kraft, and it’s called fashion Pablo, look it up.

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Union / Union match reports

Match report: Atlanta United 1-1 Philadelphia Union

Brenden Aaronson scored a goal in his Union debut, but Ezequiel Barco’s response ensured that Philadelphia left Atlanta with just one point.