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Match previews / Union

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Montreal Impact

Third time’s a charm as the Union look to beat the Impact in their final meeting this season.

Commentary / Featured

On miracles and passion

Another up and down season has this writer watching the game but not loving it. All it took was a moment of Brazilian brilliance to begin to unlock the love.

Fans' View

Fans’ View: The best place for impromptu soccer

Fans’ View writer Rashaad Jorden has played pickup soccer all over the world, but there’s one spot he enjoys most.

Analysis / Statistics

Investigating home field advantage in MLS, Part 4a: Aggregate referee bias

Home field advantage can be staggering in MLS. Chris Sherman breaks down the numbers to see if the referees have anything to do with that.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: MLS transfer window closes without Union deals

There was a ton of player movement around MLS, but the Union’s biggest personnel move is a new tattoo artist. PSP runs down the day’s news, including the sad news about former Sons of Ben president Kenny Hanson.

Sons of Ben

A letter of support for Kenny Hanson

Former Sons of Ben president Kenny Hanson has suffered a traumatic brain injury. His friend and fellow member has a heartfelt letter for all to read and support.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

A Machiavellian response to USL’s complaining owners

If USL were to expel its player-development sides, NASL could succor them, solve its problems, and make two equal division two leagues in North America a permanent situation.

SEBA Projections

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through August 6

The Union improve slightly in this week’s SEBA updates.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: MLS transfer deadline approaches

Former Sons of Ben President Kenny Hanson suffers serious injury, NASL and USL announce expansion sides, and the rest of the day’s news.

For Pete's Sake

Time to demand more on the road

Why can’t the Union replicate their home form on the road? Peter Andrews discusses the need for the Union to be bold on the road, along with his thoughts about Ilsinho, Ray Gaddis, and VAR.