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Explaining the Steel’s 2017 road record

Bethlehem Steel head coach Brendan Burke explains why the 2017 road record is already 250% better than 2016’s — two points and the away records table.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: The Union fall 3-0…again

Union fall hard to Toronto, Plenty of mid-week MLS action, and more in today’s news.

Union match reports

Match report: Toronto FC 3-0 Philadelphia Union

Toronto easily handled Philadelphia, winning 3-0 at home with goals from Giovinco, Hasler, and Altidore. PSP has the match report after disappointing result.

SEBA Projections

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through August 20

Philadelphia’s last-minute loss of two points continues to decline the Union’s weak playoff odds. Tonight’s @ Toronto match doesn’t provide great odds.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union try to find points in Toronto

Wondo looking at more MLS records, European transfer sagas, and the rest of the day’s news.

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For Pete's Sake

The kids aren’t alright

The Union plan to build through their academy. But there’s no proof the current staff can manage young players once they’re ready for first-team minutes. Peter Andrews on the regression of the Union’s youngsters this season.

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC

With the playoffs an ever-narrowing point of light in the distance, the Philadelphia Union try and rebound from their weekend collapse on the road again against the best team in MLS, Toronto FC.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Jack Elliott

For his first MLS goal plus an assist and the type of defensive performance fans have come to expect, Jack Elliott is your Player of the Week.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Snatching defeat, beware the Reds, Elliott accolades, more

The reviews come in from a back-breaking loss in San Jose and the Union look ahead to their midweek date versus a historically-dominant Toronto FC.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 Philadelphia Union

Goals off set piece scrambles nearly helped the Union pull off a rare road win, but a few systemic issues remain to be solved before a showdown with Toronto FC.