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Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through April 30

by Chris Sherman × on May 3, 2017 at 9:30 am × 1 comment

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through April 30. Orlando takes over 1st place in power rankings. Philly needs to bank a win before it can move out of the cellar.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Midweek Union news and analysis, Ronaldo hat trick, and more

by Adam Schorr × on May 3, 2017 at 9:00 am × 28 comments

Lots of Union news and analysis, CR7 leads Real Madrid to UCL victory, U-15 USBNT wins tournament, and the rest of the day’s news.

A View from Afar

An open letter to Jay Sugarman

by Dan Walsh × on May 2, 2017 at 10:00 am × 89 comments

PSP’s Dan Walsh has followed Philadelphia Union from literally day 1, so he’s seen it all. He has a message for Jay Sugarman: Catch up with MLS 3.0 or move on.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Hugh Roberts

by Nick Fishman × on May 2, 2017 at 9:00 am × 2 comments

Bethlehem’s match with Cincinnati came down to a dramatic conclusion, as Hugh Roberts headed home the winner in the 87′. Combined with a stellar defensive performance, it was enough for Roberts to earn PSP’s player of the week.

Daily news roundups / Documents

News roundup: The Streak, Perrella departs Steel FC, xG’s, MLS roundups, more

by Steven Whisler × on May 2, 2017 at 8:30 am × 17 comments

The Streak picks up steam and headlines, Ayuk makes his debut, and a whole bunch of takes on all the weekend action.

Tactical Analysis

Post-match analysis: LA Galaxy 0-0 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on May 1, 2017 at 10:48 am × 57 comments

Philadelphia Union escaped LA with a point despite showing off many of the same issues that have driven their 2017 struggles.

Player ratings

Player ratings: Galaxy 0-0 Union

by Nick Fishman × on May 1, 2017 at 9:45 am × 31 comments

Despite collecting their second clean sheet of the season, the Union settled for a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles. Some players shone brightly, while others were mere shadows on the pitch.