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Seventh, Sheanon says bye week “kind of sucks,” Union academy teams victorious, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 23, 2013 at 9:51 am × 13 comments

Union now in seventh place. Sheanon having no game over the weekend “kind of sucks.” Union academy U-18s, U-16s, and U-14s victorious. More news.

Daily news roundups

Zac says break is good, Ekra on his style of play, Hack says Ekra “more for the future”

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 20, 2013 at 10:30 am × 10 comments

MacMath says bye week will help team re-energize. Ekra describes his style of play. Hackworth says Ekra signing is “more for the future.” Okugo No. 8 in MLS 24 Under 24 list. More news.

Union

Can’t stop this: A statistical look at Union goalkeepers

by Steve Holroyd × on September 18, 2013 at 11:37 am × 18 comments

Steve Holroyd uses hockey’s perseverance rating to evaluate Union goalkeepers through the club’s short history.

Daily news roundups

PRO’s Peter Walton on disallowed goal, Cruz has no regrets, FIFA says no to compensation, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 18, 2013 at 9:52 am × 8 comments

PRO chief says “in hindsight,” Daniel goal against Houston should have stood. Cruz doesn’t regret choosing soccer. FIFA says no to compensation if 2022 World Cup is moved to winter. More.

Statistics

Cross talk

by Ed Farnsworth × on September 17, 2013 at 12:13 pm × 23 comments

The Union delivered 29 open play crosses against Houston, 96 since the last goal scored from one five games ago. What’s going on?

Photo essays

In Photos: Union 0-1 Dynamo

by Paul Rudderow × on September 16, 2013 at 2:47 pm × 6 comments

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday night as the Union dropped another “must win” game, losing to the Houston Dynamo to drop out of playoff position. Here’s a look at what he saw.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-1 Houston Dynamo

by Mike Servedio × on September 16, 2013 at 1:24 pm × 24 comments

With little coming through the middle, the Union were left to dump cross after cross into a box patrolled by one of the biggest back lines in MLS. It didn’t work.