Fans’ View: It’s not all bad Fans’ View: It’s not all bad

Fans’ View: It’s not all bad

Most are writing off the season as a loss, but there’s still some positives to look at and a potentially bright future for this franchise

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An assessment a little past midseason: Bethlehem Steel FC Santi Moab's winner in Ottawa 8/5/17

An assessment a little past midseason: Bethlehem Steel FC

PSP analyzes why the 2017 version of the Bethlehem Steel is better than that of the previous year. There are three clear reasons.

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Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through August 13 Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through August 13

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through August 13

Philadelphia playoffs chances plummet. New Union player +/- analysis is available though!

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News roundup: Cincinnati falls short in Open Cup semifinal News roundup: Cincinnati falls short in Open Cup semifinal

News roundup: Cincinnati falls short in Open Cup semifinal

Pablo Mastroeni sacked, Philadelphia potentially part of 2026 World Cup bid, and the rest of the day’s news.

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Union match reports Match report: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact

Match report: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact

Blerim Dzemaili scored twice and Ignacio Piatti added a PK as the Impact defeated the Union 3-0.

August 12, 2017 42 comments
Tactical Analysis Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact

Montreal Impact used another simple move up the left to punish Philadelphia Union for the second time this season.

August 14, 2017 21 comments
Commentary The Union, the process, and the No. 10

The Union, the process, and the No. 10

There has been ample time for Philadelphia Union to acquire help at the No. 10. Through two transfer windows, the Union found nobody. PSP’s Adam Cann lays out the problem in depth and takes the front office to task on it.

August 15, 2017 41 comments
Philadelphia Soccer History The life — and murder — of a U.S. Soccer president

The life — and murder — of a U.S. Soccer president

In September 1953, Elmer Schroeder, U.S. soccer’s first American-born president, was brutally murdered in his West Philadelphia apartment. No one was ever convicted for his murder. PSP’s Ed Farnsworth writes about the life and death of a man who was an American soccer pioneer in more ways than one.

July 26, 2017 13 comments

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Footy on the Telly August 11 – 18
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by × on August 11, 2017 at 8:30 am × 0 comments

This week, The Union are up against it – again. Also, the Supercopa de Espana, Supercoppa Italiana, DFB Pokal, Copa MX, UEFA Champions League and lots of fixtures.

Fans’ View: It’s not all bad
Fans' View

Fans’ View: It’s not all bad

by × on August 16, 2017 at 11:15 am × 13 comments

Most are writing off the season as a loss, but there’s still some positives to look at and a potentially bright future for this franchise

Santi Moab's winner in Ottawa 8/5/17
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An assessment a little past midseason: Bethlehem Steel FC

by × on August 16, 2017 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

PSP analyzes why the 2017 version of the Bethlehem Steel is better than that of the previous year. There are three clear reasons.

Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through August 13
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Updated MLS, USL, and NWSL SEBA projections through August 13

by × on August 16, 2017 at 9:45 am × 1 comment

Philadelphia playoffs chances plummet. New Union player +/- analysis is available though!

News roundup: Cincinnati falls short in Open Cup semifinal
Daily news roundups

News roundup: Cincinnati falls short in Open Cup semifinal

by × on August 16, 2017 at 9:00 am × 4 comments

Pablo Mastroeni sacked, Philadelphia potentially part of 2026 World Cup bid, and the rest of the day’s news.

The Union, the process, and the No. 10
Commentary

The Union, the process, and the No. 10

by × on August 15, 2017 at 11:00 am × 41 comments

There has been ample time for Philadelphia Union to acquire help at the No. 10. Through two transfer windows, the Union found nobody. PSP’s Adam Cann lays out the problem in depth and takes the front office to task on it.

Local Spotlight: Drexel Hill native Matthew Real’s journey filled with hard-work and dedication
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Local Spotlight: Drexel Hill native Matthew Real’s journey filled with hard-work and dedication

by × on August 15, 2017 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

Matthew Real signed professionally at age 17. The left back possesses a dangerous left foot and a grittiness factor that will continue to improve with Bethlehem Steel FC.

News roundup: Crippling loss, untrust the process, Cinci Open Cup semi, more
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News roundup: Crippling loss, untrust the process, Cinci Open Cup semi, more

by × on August 15, 2017 at 9:00 am × 23 comments

The implications of the Union’s loss to Montreal set in, Bethlehem looks for a USL playoff berth, and FC Cincinnati host NYRB tonight in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact
Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact

by × on August 14, 2017 at 2:45 pm × 21 comments

Montreal Impact used another simple move up the left to punish Philadelphia Union for the second time this season.

Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact
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Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact

by × on August 14, 2017 at 11:45 am × 17 comments

Another disappointing effort by the Union. Who’s to blame for the latest humbling defeat?

Union responds to criticism over town hall meeting
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Union responds to criticism over town hall meeting

by × on August 14, 2017 at 10:50 am × 22 comments

A Philadelphia Union spokesman responded to a PSP column critical of the team’s town hall meeting for season ticketholders last week, saying there was no intent to keep secret the meeting’s contents. He explained the club’s approach and thought process. Here’s what he had to say.

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