News roundup: Gauging the Union, Blake shines, Welsh is insane, MLS transfer window, more
Are the Union actually good? Why European clubs should take note of Andre Blake. Fafa is super worldly. And Welsh is the weirdest looking language on Earth.
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Philadelphia Union II / YSC Academy
Bethlehem Steel’s “character” players
PSP takes a look at some lesser known players for Bethlehem Steel who are making an impact. Also, some Steel players now face a choice in the coming weeks on whether to play college ball or sign pro deals to play in USL.
Analysis / Statistics
Investigating home field advantage in MLS, Part 3: Scheduling and short rest
Chris Sherman looks at the impact of short rest on performance. He also looks at whether MLS schedules favor home teams with longer rest and if that could impact home field advantage.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Bedoya and Blake captain Gold Cup squads
Bethlehem continues good run of form, Lukaku and Rooney swap teams, and the rest of the day’s news.
Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report
Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC sweeps season series with New York Red Bulls II with 2-0 victory
Bethlehem Steel FC swept its season series Sunday afternoon with a second 2-0 victory of the season, reclaiming fifth place in the table and extending its club record seven game undefeated streak.
Tactical Analysis
Tactics quick hits: Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Philadelphia Union
PSP’s Adam Cann fires off some quick hit observations about the tactical dynamics of Philadelphia Union’s road draw against Sporting Kansas City.
Player ratings
Player ratings: Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Philadelphia Union
The Union escaped Kansas City with a point through some John McCarthy heroics and a Roland Alberg penalty. We’ve got complete player ratings.
Philadelphia Union II
Union injury rehabs pose questions for shorthanded Bethlehem side
By intention, the Steel had one discretionary substitution Saturday. It turns out they needed two. Was it a necessary sacrifice or an unnecessary risk?
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Union conjure up a point in Kansas City
Local teams qualify for Nationals, new FIFA rankings, and the rest of the day’s news.
Soccer on TV
Footy On The Telly July 7 – 14
This week, while MLS and the Union get a break, it’s CONCACAF Gold Cup Time! Copa Sudamericana, UEFA Women’s European Championship, NASL, NWSL and some Friendlies
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