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SEBA Projections

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through September 24

Philadelphia holds steady in playoff odds. Bethlehem moves closer to their playoffs. NWSL playoff teams are set with one week to go.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Anthem protests find their way to soccer

Union head to Atlanta, Steel host Tampa, Champions League action, and the rest of the day’s news.

Photo by Earl Gardner
For Pete's Sake

Five thoughts after a Union win

Out of nowhere, the Union produced a great home win. But what does it mean in the broader context? Peter Andrews offers five thoughts (and a sub-thought) about the Union as the calendar turns toward October.

Photo by Robert Simmons
Photo essays

In pictures: Bethlehem Steel 3-2 Pittsburgh Riverhounds

New PSP photographer Rob Simmons shares photos from Bethlehem Steel’s huge 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player of the Week

Player of the week: Chris Pontius

Our “player of the week” is the man who scored his first two goals of the season, helping the Union extinguish the Fire.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

News roundup: Pontius breaks through, no Almiron, NYCFC stadium bid, USSF drama, more

Chris Pontius finally scores, Miguel Almiron will be out for Atlanta versus the Union, and a whole bunch of hubbub from the U.S. Soccer Federation.

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Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Chicago Fire

Tweaking the midfield shape pays off as the Union stifle Chicago and ride Chris Pontius’ first goals of the season to victory.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Photo essays

In pictures: Union 3-1 Chicago Fire

Earl Gardner was on the scene for the Union’s win against Chicago Fire

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player ratings / Union

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 3 – 1 Chicago Fire

The Union gave a standout performance in contrast with their recent run. Christian Sandler breaks down who the biggest contributors were.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union extinguish the Fire

Curtin tweaks formation, Almiron injured, anthem protests make their way to MLS and NWSL, and the rest of the day’s news.