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Fans' View

Fans’ View: In praise of the travelling fan

PSP’s youngest contributor, Ben Brecher, reflects on traveling to different stadiums as a fan.

Raves / Union

Raves: Jack Elliott, a center back with the passing vision

Being tactical leads to being versatile and other reasons why Jack Elliott’s the defender the Union deserve and need right now. PSP’s Raves series continues.

SEBA Projections

MLS and USL projections through September 30

The Union are almost to the playoffs, though moving past Columbus would be a great help for MLS Cup odds. Bethlehem is in a strong position, but needs to finish strong to guarantee playoffs and a better seed.

Photo by Earl Gardner
MLS / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Columbus Crew 0-0 Philadelphia Union

Individual grades from the draw in Columbus.

Raves / Union

Raves: Ray Gaddis; setting a higher standard

Ray Gaddis plays the game the way he lives his life: The honest way, with God on his mind. PSP’s Raves series continues.

Player of the Week / Union

Player of the Week: Andre Blake

The Jamaican keeper is consistently amazing, and that’s the best kind of consistency.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: One win to clinch, new U.S. roster, rowdy owners, more

The roster for Dave Sarachan’s last turn at the helm of the USMNT contains a few new surprises.

Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Ottawa Fury 0-0 Bethlehem Steel

Bethlehem went up to Canada’s capital and came back with a point.

Raves / Union

Raves: Fafà Picault, the speedster who never backs down

He scores goals, he gets assists, and he runs faster than you’d ever believe. PSP’s Raves series covers the Gazelle.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union draw, so do Steel, and Ronaldo accused

Plus: Bob Ley takes a break, local college soccer, and ascendant Matildas