Philadelphia Union II / YSC Academy
by Tim Jones × on July 10, 2017 at 10:30 am ×
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Local teams qualify for Nationals, new FIFA rankings, and the rest of the day’s news.
Soccer on TV
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
Union match reports
The Union survived a middling performance thanks to a Roland Alberg penalty finish and some big saves by John McCarthy.
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