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Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union-New England Revolution

Where do the Union go after the greatest performance of their season and perhaps of all time? The answer: Home against New England. PSP’s Chris Gibbons has a preview full of, in grand PSP readers’ tradition, lots of obscure music references.

MLS / US Soccer History

Chasing 67: Josef Martinez and the American goal-scoring record

Steve Holroyd takes a look at the numbers to see how Josef Martinez’s season ranks with some of the best in U.S. Soccer history.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Steel win, Austin FC logo, NY Derby a draw

Plus Adam Najem in Afghanistan, MLS Golden Boot winners if they played 34 games, USL attendance numbers, and more.

Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 2-0 Ottawa Fury FC

A brace from the in-form Santi Moar powered Bethlehem Steel past Ottawa Fury on Wednesday night.

Analysis

Jay Sugarman on player development

Several days ago Union principal owner Jay Sugarman introduced new Sporting Director Ernst Tanner to the Media at Talen Energy Stadium. Tim Jones listened carefully and has been thinking about what he said.

Analysis / Tactical Analysis

Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New York City FC

The Union not only played some breathtaking footy Saturday night, but absolutely shredded NYCFC’s game plan by enforcing their will and style on the match.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: One kid’s fantasy Union 11

One middle schooler got back from camp to find everything changed on his fantasy team. It got him thinking about his fantasy Union 11.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through August 19

Philadelphia and Bethlehem both move up to 12th in their power ranks. They also move into strong qualifying position for playoffs.

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Player ratings

Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 2 – 0 NYC FC

Philadelphia Union kept three points at home against NYC FC. Here’s how each player helped secure the victory.

Commentary / Union

Cory Burke might be special

The Union have been looking for a striker. He may have been here all along.