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USL Match report

Match report: Nashville SC 1-0 Bethlehem Steel

Last year in the second home game, the Steel went up a man and a goal on a last man back red card and a PK. This year in the second home game, the Steel went down a man and a goal on a last man back red card and a PK, and Nashville goalie/coach Matt Pickens made sure the early penalty resulted in three points.

Youth Soccer

The “Merciless Rule”

I learned a long time ago that kids aren’t stupid. They know that scoring is the most fun-filled part of the game, and If soccer isn’t fun they’ll quit. And the kids are right. The Mercy Rule is Merciless.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union-Rapids primer, Sarachan’s mindset, and the Ronal-do-over

Here’s the final news roundup of the week

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids

Borek Dockal looks to take his game up a notch as the Union travel to Colorado for their first road match of the season.

Podcasts

ZoloTalk Podcast: Previewing Colorado, Replacing Fabinho and a Guest Contributor

The new ZoloTalk podcast is a podcast by fans and for fans, featuring a rotating guest list of fans to talk with host Chris Straub-Wallace. In this episode, host Chris and guest Jason Huff discuss the upcoming road test against Colorado, options at LB, and more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Curtin’s presser, Nova beat Syracuse, LA derby crowned El Tráfico

Plus where to watch Saturday’s Union game, Bob Bradley interview, Russia, and more.

Press Conference / Union

The focus is on defense during Curtin’s press conference

Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference included updated injury news and a lot of talk about the Union’s teenaged defenders.

Colorado Rapids - Tim Howard
MLS

The MLS report: Week Four

Another week, another Union bye. Here’s the latest recap of the week that was in MLS.

SEBA Projections

MLS, USL, and NWSL projections through March 25th

Updated SEBA forecasts for MLS, USL, NWSL, CCL, and USOC

Daily news roundups

News roundup: USMNT win over Paraguay, Medunjanin retires from international play, more

Plus: more international friendly action, LAFC make a big signing, and UEFA makes rule changes.