Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Chicago Fire
As the season winds down, the Union face a battered but talented Chicago Fire. Learn all you need to know with Nick Fishman’s match preview.
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Daily news roundups
News roundup: Curtin and Stewart speak
Kansas City wins US Open Cup, Montreal shocks Toronto, Atlanta continues torrid form, and the rest of the day’s news.
Tactical Analysis
Tactical analysis: New Jersey Red Bulls 0-0 Philadelphia Union
A look at the Union’s draw against the perpetually frustrated Red Bulls.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: NASL files lawsuit against U.S. Soccer
U.S. Open Cup Final tonight, USWNT beats New Zealand, and the rest of the day’s news.
Analysis
A more frugal 2018 Union bench?
Possible off-season organization roster promotions ranging from plausible to bold. They would clear salary space for needed help, if our salary guesses are anywhere close to reasonable.
SEBA Projections
Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through September 17
Philadelphia survives mathematically with a statistically lucky draw. Bethlehem inches closer to the USL playoffs. Final USOC forecast for tonights match.
For Pete's Sake
The frustration of Chris Pontius
Chris Pontius hasn’t scored a goal this season, despite playing almost every game. Peter Andrews considers his frustrating season and why Pontius continues to start every game.
Player of the Week
Player of the week: Andre Blake
Andre Blake stellar performance in North Jersey brings back our “player of the week” piece after a slight hiatus.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Andre Blake multimillion dollar transfer to EPL killed due to arcane permit rule
Jamaican players can’t move to Europe thanks to their low FIFA ranking, Jay Heaps gets the ax, MLS is considers changing playoff format, USWNT heads to Cinci, and much more.
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