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Philadelphia Union II / USL

Dare we think Steel and playoffs?

A club record unbeaten streak, a 6-point season sweep of last year’s champions, lying fifth in the table, and achieving these while missing a major defender and two mainstay attackers provokes thoughts of eastern Pennsylvania sports fans favorite “P” word, “Playoffs.”

Fans' View

Fans’ View: Too much soccer on TV?

The “less is more” approach (in regards to watching about soccer on TV) may make the sport more enjoyable

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Reading and West Chester clinch playoff births

James heads to Bayern, French Guiana intentionally starts ineligible player, and the rest of the day’s news.

For Pete's Sake

Union’s class of 2017 looks good at the halfway mark

Earnie Stewart’s offseason signings started slowly, but have become essential pieces of the 2017 Union. Peter Andrews analyzes the new crop of players.

Photo essays

In pictures: Club America 4 – 0 Puebla FC

Paul Rudderow takes in a Liga MX summer friendly dominated by Club America.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: John McCarthy

After stealing a point in Kansas City, there’s no doubt about who is PSP’s player of the week.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

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.

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.

Photo by Earl Gardner
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.