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Tactics Talk

Making adjustments to a very good offense

The Union’s offense has scored a lot of goals, but that doesn’t mean there is room for improvement. Given how Chicago kept Philly quiet last weekend, what areas can the team work on over the last few games?

Fans' View

Fans’ View: The joys of high school soccer

Staci Klemmer on what it’s like when your children tryout for their high school soccer team.

Daily news roundups

Union bits, US tops T&T, Ellis on Solo, more news

Got news if you want some.

USMNT

World Cup Qualifying recap: USMNT 4–0 Trinidad and Tobago

Led by Hershey, PA’s, own Christian Pulisic, the US ran out 4–0 winners over Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday night, in the process winning Group C and punching their ticket for the Hex.

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A View from Afar / Commentary

The maddening Roland Alberg and the midfield domino effect

When everyone’s available, the Union can beat anyone. But when they’re not, the midfield is a mess. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.

Player ratings

Analysis and Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 3-0 Union

Though the Union don’t have any fatal flaws, they fall apart when all of their defensive flaws are exposed at once.

Uncategorized

The captain’s return

Maurice Edu has gotten his first match minutes since September of 2015, playing a little over a half an hour for Bethlehem Steel on Sunday. How did he look?

SEBA Projections

Updated SEBA Projections through September 4

Chris Sherman has updated SEBA projections for the Union, BEthlehem Steel, and City Islanders.

USMNT

World Cup Qualifying preview: USMNT v Trinidad and Tobago

The US plays its final game before the Hexagonal round of World Cup 2018 qualifying play on Tuesday night. A win will see them top the group.

Daily news roundups

Davies deal details, power rankings, US hosts T&T, Geiger, more

Twellman talks Davies deal. US looks to advance, finish top of their group when they host Trinidad and Tobago in tonight’s World Cup qualifier. Honduras asked FIFA to replace Mark Geiger for tonight’s qualifier against Mexico. More.