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Daily news roundups

News roundup: U20 MNT rolls on, Pareja to Tijuana, and England joins the 21st Century

by Jim O'Leary × on November 19, 2018 at 9:08 am × 12 comments

Plus- Burke and Blake remain undefeated in CONCACAF, Wayne Rooney trivia, and an absolutely filthy play.

Union

Why the Union won

by Chris Gibbons × on November 16, 2018 at 9:30 am × 2 comments

Fifteen wins were a franchise record for Philadelphia Union. Chris Gibbons breaks down the reasons why the team won.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Tanner’s having a press conference, Steel fans’ reactions and USMNT lost

by Sara Griswold × on November 16, 2018 at 8:12 am × 6 comments

Tanner’s having a press conference on Monday (we think it means Curtin’s staying), Steel fans’ reactions and USMNT lost to England.

Season Reviews

Season review: The Union’s youth at center back

by Ryan Rose × on November 15, 2018 at 11:15 am × 8 comments

Sometimes the Union’s youth at center back impressed. Sometimes it faltered. A look back at how the young center backs played this season and a look at what it means going forward.

Season Reviews / Statistics

Season review: The Union’s season by the numbers

by Chris Sherman × on November 15, 2018 at 10:30 am × 3 comments

Chris Sherman looks at Philadelphia’s season statistics to see what we may be able to learn about how the team’s changes related to points on the table.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem on the move

by Tim Jones × on November 15, 2018 at 9:45 am × 5 comments

A guess at the meaning of the United Soccer League revocation of Bethlehem Steel FC’s permission to play without the option of lights for night games.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union is no. 18!, USL a money loser?, U.S. player ratings in Europe, more

by John Osborn × on November 15, 2018 at 9:00 am × 1 comment

Plus Union/Steel roster announcements next week, West Chester University in NCAA run today, David Villa wants 1 more season, more.

For Pete's Sake / Season Reviews / Union

Season review: The striker situation

by Peter Andrews × on November 14, 2018 at 10:15 am × 16 comments

With Cory Burke ascendant, C.J. Sapong regressing, and Jay Simpson on his way out, where do the Union stand up top? Peter Andrews evaluates the year that was for the strikers and suggests a path forward for the offseason.