The Philly Soccer Page’s photographer Nate Monahan had a tough first assignment: Follow the Union to Chicago and show us what they look like on the road following a tough home loss. Nate’s photo essay shows an anxious side trying to find their identity with the head coach missing and leading scorer gone.

Hackworth’s face says it all as kickoff approaches

The Fire has an undying love and respect for Peter Nowak…

…But not for Philadelphia

Ryan Richter was hoping for his first minutes of the season

Justin Mapp goes in hard during a messy first half

The Dragon had plenty to yell about

Veljko Paunovic seems a bit off with his heading

Not so bad with the feet though!

The Sons of Ben know a nice goal when they see it

The midfield was overcrowded all night

Danny Mwanga awaits his chance to influence the match

The lead evaporates

The tying goal was a gut-punch, but the SOBs support never wavered

2011 first rounder Jalil Anibaba rose above Danny Mwanga all night

The players always appreciate the fans

And the fans appreciate the players