News roundup: Blake saves, MLS rivalries, local derbies, USMNT previews, more
A slow Union news day leave us time for reflection, meditation, and lots of hoopla about the USMNT’s upcoming WCQ clashes versus Trinidad & Tobago and Mexico.
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Player ratings / Union
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union at Real Salt Lake
The Union’s six-match unbeaten streak came to an end. Though the Boys in Blue had their chances, Real Salt Lake were the better side and earned their victory.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Union come up empty in Salt Lake
Union players on national team duty, Bethlehem downs Harrisburg, U-20s advance, and the rest of the day’s news.
Harrisburg City Islanders / Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report
Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 3 – Harrisburg City Islanders 1
Bethlehem Steel FC took their first ever victory over Harrisburg City Islanders Sunday afternoon.
USYNT
Barebones summary: USA 1 – KSA 1 at U20 World Cup
U-20 USMNT earn its group’s 1st place in Korea to advance to play New Zealand next Wednesday June 1st.
Featured / MLS / Union / Union match reports
Match report: Real Salt Lake 1-0 Philadelphia Union
Joao Plata’s goal ended Philadelphia Union’s four-game winless streak, as hosts Real Salt Lake earned a 1-0 victory over a poor Union side.
Analysis / Statistics
Investigating home field advantage in MLS, Part 2: Crowd Size
Chris Sherman continues to investigate potential causes for home field advantage in MLS using statistical analysis. This second article demonstrates home field advantage and studies the effect of the size of the home crowd on the home team’s advantage.
Quick Reference
Union vs Real Salt Lake quick reference
We’ve got all of the match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.
Daily news roundups
News roundup: Derrick Jones and the U-20 USMNT pitch a shutout
The Union get ready to play in Salt Lake, Bethlehem loses 1-0, and the rest of the day’s news.
Soccer on TV
Footy On The Telly May 26 – June 2
This week, watch the Union, A lot of Cup Finals, Pulisic, Carli, Barnetta, FIFA U20 World Cup, Copas Libertadores & Sudmericana, NASL, NWSL and even Danny Cruz!
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