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Analysis

A more frugal 2018 Union bench?

Possible off-season organization roster promotions ranging from plausible to bold. They would clear salary space for needed help, if our salary guesses are anywhere close to reasonable.

SEBA Projections

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through September 17

Philadelphia survives mathematically with a statistically lucky draw. Bethlehem inches closer to the USL playoffs. Final USOC forecast for tonights match.

For Pete's Sake

The frustration of Chris Pontius

Chris Pontius hasn’t scored a goal this season, despite playing almost every game. Peter Andrews considers his frustrating season and why Pontius continues to start every game.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Andre Blake

Andre Blake stellar performance in North Jersey brings back our “player of the week” piece after a slight hiatus.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Andre Blake multimillion dollar transfer to EPL killed due to arcane permit rule

Jamaican players can’t move to Europe thanks to their low FIFA ranking, Jay Heaps gets the ax, MLS is considers changing playoff format, USWNT heads to Cinci, and much more.

Player ratings / Union

Player Ratings: New York Red Bulls 0 – 0 Philadelphia Union

The good, the bad, and the concerningly disinterested.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: New York Red Bulls vs. Andre Blake

Attendance records, national team updates, and the rest of the day’s news.

Union match reports

Match report: New York Red Bulls 0-0 Philadelphia Union

The Union and Red Bulls played to a scoreless draw in sunny Harrison, NJ on Sunday. The hosts battered the Union defense all afternoon but were left without a goal thanks to an unflinching performance from Andre Blake.

Philadelphia Union II / USL

Match Report: Bethlehem Steel 2-2 Louisville City

Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 2-2 Louisville City

Match previews

Match preview: New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia heads to New Jersey for the last time this season. Will the kids get a chance to show what they can do against a rival side?