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Philadelphia Union II / Report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 3-0 New York Red Bulls ll

Goals from Michee Ngalina, Fabian Herbers, and Adam Najem powered Bethlehem Steel past New York Red Bulls II in a damp midweek match at Goodman Stadium.

Press Conference / Union

Has Mark McKenzie played himself into the starting 11?

After an impressive performance against Montreal, has Mark McKenzie claimed a starting spot? Jim Curtin answered that and more during his weekly press conference.

Analysis / Statistics

The 2018 Union, in charts

How have the Union compared, statistically, to average winners and average losers so far this year in Major League Soccer? PSP’s Chris Sherman set out to find the answer.

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Philadelphia Union II

A look at the Steel roster: depth or disappointment?

What can we take so far this season from the players who’ve spent time with both the Steel and the Union? PSP’s Christian Sandler on the difficulty of evaluating Bethlehem’s Union loanees.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: #LeTouxIsHome

Fan’s View writer Collin Deckert looks back on Le Toux’s process of becoming the first member in the Union’s Ring of Honor.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Mark McKenzie

The Union’s first road win in nearly a year had several standout performances. None was bigger than rookie Mark McKenzie’s.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Gold Cup, rankings, Steel at home, and crooked refs

The Steel play at home tonight, reflections on the Union’s past weekend, and news about a future Gold Cup. Also, how not to become a World Cup referee.

For Pete's Sake

Where’s the Union’s passion?

This year’s Union side has shown little passion throughout its disappointing start to the season. PSP’s Peter Andrews on why there’s no love affair between this team and its fans.

All Three Points

All Three Points podcast: Milestones

After two dispiriting losses, the Union managed the improbable with a first road win in 364 days. Perhaps more importantly, this week marked the retirement of the only legitimate Union legend, Sebastien Le Toux.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Backline daps, Santi graduates, foreign DP stats, more

Some great stats on whether Rooney — and players like him — will make an impact when they come to MLS. Plus, the World Cup exodus begins.