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Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

If Bethlehem defeats Tampa Bay, they make the playoffs

Here’s our best guess at how the east’s season finales will shake out into the conference playoff quarterfinals. Places 5 through 10 are separated by only four points, and Bethlehem’s outcomes range from fifth-place to missing out entirely. Even if there are five other major upsets, If Bethlehem wins on Sunday they will secure the last playoff spot.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: USMNT loses, Fafa gets his cap and the Steel’s playoff push

USMNT falls to Colombia 4-2, Fafa makes an international appearance and Bethlehem is fighting for a playoff spot in their last game.

Local

October 11: Phield of Dreams

A great sports oasis has appeared in Center City. Learn more about the stunning new Phield House.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Tanner finally in Philly, Accam out for season, USWNT qualify

Plus local scores, Lionel Messi in Cirque du Soleil show, UPSL hire East Coast Director, and more.

Player of the Week / Union

Player of the Week: Fafa Picault

A brace to clinch a playoff spot and coast into a USMNT call-up? A brilliant Saturday night from Fafa Picault earns him Player of the Week honors.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through October 7

Philadelphia clinches! The Union also take over favorable positioning for a home playoff match, but need to keep up their performance level to hold off Columbus having the league’s easiest remaining schedule. Bethlehem also creeps in a positive direction.

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News roundup: Picault, Rosenberry make Team of the Week, Philadelphia to host Gold Cup Quarterfinal matches, more.

Plus: Steel defender called up to Grenada national team, Unity Cup preview, and Henry headed to Monaco.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union’s home chances, Almeyda-oh-my, ‘Pinoe d’Or, more

Can a top manager hire in San Jose shake things up in MLS’ pecking order?

Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 5 – 1 Minnesota United

Or; what can be learned from beating two USL teams in a trench coat.

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Photo essays

In pictures: Union 5-1 Minnesota United FC

Andre Blake warms up. Jay Simpson Jim Curtin National Anthem Ray Gaddis hydrates. Cory Burke… …makes it 1-0. Everyone’s happy. Haris takes a shot. What’s a Shuttleworth??  Bedoya makes it 2-0 Still happy. Cory Burke Fafa makes it 3-0. Breast Cancer Awareness night. Fafa makes it 4-0. All smiles. Minnesota […]