A View from Afar
Slips, falls, pinball soccer — NYC FC’s pitch is a joke. This is not the view of an opposition fan. This comes straight from someone who grew up going to Yankee fans and should be an NYC FC fan. Read on.
Player of the Week
With seven saves, five against David Villa, Andre Blake was the Union’s best player. We take a closer look at PSP’s player of the week.
Daily news roundups
What does it say that the USMNT is already hooked on Pulisic? More reflections on MLS Week 14 and the USMNT squad ahead of the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.
Tactical Analysis
NYC executed their tactical approach better than Philly and it paid off with a late win.
Player ratings
Up a goal through 80 minutes, the Union lost focus on two sloppy set pieces to return from the Bronx with zero points.
Daily news roundups
Union lose, U-20 USMNT lose, senior USMNT draw, Union trialist, and the rest of the day’s news.
USL Match report
A saved PK and a brilliantly saved on-frame strike by the Fury keeper prevented the Steel from securing all three points. Disappointment aside, they played dominating possession soccer that was a pleasure to watch.
USMNT
The U.S. salvaged a draw versus Venezuela on Saturday night. The U.S. gave up a poor goal from a restart in the first half, before Christian Pulisic scored with a shot from the top of the box midway through the second.
Union match reports
Two late goals from NYCFC erased Fafa Picault’s opener as the Union lost their second straight match, 2-1.
SEBA Projections
USMNT projections, World Cup/Qualifying projections, Gold Cup projections, all kinds of projections
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