Archive for the ‘Union’ Category
Raves: Danny Califf
PSP’s Raves continue with Union center back Danny Califf, who put together a big season on the field and maybe a bigger one off it.
Union protected list released
The Union has released its protected list ahead of Wednesday’s Expansion Draft.
Raves: Brian Carroll
Our series of raves about some of our favorite Philly soccer players begins with Brian Carroll.
PSP’s Man of the Year
We roundup the top rated Union players from our player ratings from the 2011 regular season. Who had the most Man of the Match ratings to become the Man of the Year?
Pre-expansion draft player ratings
The votes are all in. Using a full season’s worth of player ratings, PSP tries to figure out who the Union should protect in the upcoming expansion draft. A hint: It rhymes with bailiff…
Expansion draft preview: The Montreal edition
Who should the Union protect? Who will they lose? How much will it suck? And what are the rules anyway? PSP breaks down the Nov. 23 expansion draft as it pertains to the Union with our annual draft preview.
The defense by shots on target
The Union set a new league record in 2011 for fewest shots on target allowed. We break down the numbers.
Looking at the Union’s starting midfield lineups
The Union used 26 different starting midfield lineups in 36 games played in 2011. What were they, which ones were repeated, how did they do?
Statistical analysis of Union at Houston
We look at the Union’s stats from the final playoff game in Houston with a focus on the numbers for passing, crossing, attempts on goal and the impact of the substitutions.
Player ratings & analysis: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg.)
The Union’s final match of the season showed off their skills and exposed their flaws: A strong defense and a young offense could not overcome a disciplined Dynamo.
A look in the mirror
They picked the right players this season, and the players did their part. For the Union to take the next step, something else is required. PSP lays it out — briefly, since we still have the postgame hangover too.
Match report: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg)
After ten months, the Union ended their season where it began. In their wake they leave every reasonable expectation, and in the city they represent they will find nothing but love.
Second Leg Preview: Union v Dynamo
It’s GO TIME!!! It’s been four days since the first leg and it already feels like an eternity.
Of tactics good and bad
Breaking down the tactics used by the Union on Sunday. We even use pictures!
Where are the goals coming from?
With the Union in need of goals if they are to advance to the Eastern Conference Final, how have they scored this year?
That new formation in stats
With two goals allowed, the five-man backline introduced in Sunday’s loss to Houston proved to be a defensive failure. But the formation was also supposed to produce offensive benefits. Did it?
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PSP is looking for writers
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The Great Pickup Game List
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Droughts & finishing
May 22, 2012 11:05 -
Reading & Harrisburg in USOC, Union news & more
May 22, 2012 10:05 -
Match report: Philly Fever 2-2 NE Mutiny
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Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 FC Dallas
May 21, 2012 12:05
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The Black Hand:
I kind of liked Marfan back there, for the Red Bull match. He looked ok defensi -
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Dan Walsh:
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Dan Walsh:
I don't want to overly build up the workload or commitment required. For example
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