Below are the 2018 MLS season forecasts using data from games through August 5. Some key points up front: Union playoff chances: The Union now have a 51.1% chance of making the MLS playoffs, down from 56.2%. Bethlehem playoff chances: The Steel have a 40.0% chance to make the USL playoffs, up […]
Philadelphia jumps back into probable range for the playoffs. Bethlehem slides its way out of the playoffs.
The Union continue their cardiogram-style playoff-odds changes. Bethlehem playoff chances slip a little while on break. North Carolina continues to dominate the NWSL.
Philadelphia picks up point over a playoff rival to put them nearly neck and neck with Montreal for the last MLS-East spot. Bethlehem continues to their slide, putting them outside of probable playoffs.
Philadelphia’s playoffs dipped, falling further behind Montreal and remaining behind Chicago for the last playoff slot. Bethlehem also takes a small decline in their playoff odds.
The Union lose ground on the 6th Eastern playoff spot to Chicago and Montreal. Bethlehem get closer and closer to the playoffs after their impressive win.
The Union are almost to probable range of the playoffs. Bethlehem slips a bit.
The Union are in a precarious position, fighting with Toronto and D.C. for the last playoff slot in the East. Bethlehem continues to progress in a strong playoff position.
Some substantial model changes explained and implemented. The Union continue to improve, despite Sorin Stoica’s shenanigans, but still need to push past New England. Bethlehem puts themselves in great position for the playoffs, after a number of good results.
New SEBA projections continues an optimistic Philadelphia trend coming into this compressed schedule of MLS & USOC matches before the World Cup break.
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