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Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Ray Gaddis

by Dan Walsh × on August 29, 2018 at 11:15 am × 7 comments

The Union veteran quietly broke the club’s record for most minutes played in a career. Also, honorable mention to the acrobat who plays behind him.

Analysis

Fortress Bethlehem: What the Steel must do to make the playoffs

by Tim Jones × on August 29, 2018 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

Bethlehem’s current position in the table, 5th, reflects that they have played the most games in the league, and that a “points-currently-won” table hides the fact. A points-per-game statistic is a more accurate comparison, and PSP has calculated one. We have also sketched out a possible path to the playoffs.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 26

by Chris Sherman × on August 29, 2018 at 9:45 am × 3 comments

Philadelphia moves up a bit more after a shaky win. Bethlehem skyrocket’s their chance into nearly clinching the playoffs. NWSL playoffs are all but set.

Photo by Earl Gardner

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union face D.C., MLS clubs make moves, more

by Ryan Rose × on August 29, 2018 at 9:00 am × 16 comments

Plus: Eric Ayuk transferred, Ajax advances in UCL, and the Unity Cup’s top teams.

Analysis

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 1-0 New England Revolution

by Steven Whisler × on August 28, 2018 at 11:35 am × 5 comments

The Union weren’t perfect, but they handled New England’s manic press to earn a huge victory over the playoff wannabes.

A View from Afar / Union

How the Union overcame a unique defensive game plan

by Dan Walsh × on August 28, 2018 at 10:45 am × 10 comments

New England came out with a unique plan to stop the Union. Here’s what they did, how it worked, and how a disciplined Union beat them anyway.

Eric Ayuk transferred to Turkish Club

by Ryan Rose × on August 28, 2018 at 10:33 am × 6 comments

After a somewhat confusing tenure with Philadelphia Union, Eric Ayuk is headed to Turkey.

Photo by Earl Gardner

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Gaddis an all-timer, MLS’ cynical farce, Mourin-oh-no, more

by Steven Whisler × on August 28, 2018 at 9:00 am × 5 comments

Ray Gaddis inks himself in the Union record book and the MLS is rightfully called out for their contemptuous double-dealing with fans.

MLS / Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1-0 New England Revolution

by Mike Servedio × on August 27, 2018 at 11:50 am × 10 comments

Who impressed and who disappointed in a narrow victory.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: Like riding a bike

by Jeremy Lane × on August 27, 2018 at 10:08 am × 0 comments

Chris and Jeremy look at the last three games, then go in-depth trying to understand just what has driven the Union’s turnaround.