Analysis & player ratings: Fire 1-1 Union
Strong showings from Sebastien Le Toux, and center back pairing Maurice Edu and Ethan White, on a night when both the Union and Fire struggles to create shots on goal from open play.
Articles written by: Adam Cann
Adam played soccer for Haverford College and now writes about Philadelphia Union with the kind of tactical analysis rarely seen in the US. He believes soccer bars that don't open for the early game are not soccer bars. Follow him on Twitter @PSPadam. Email him at acann@phillysoccerpage.com.
Player ratings
Analysis
“Gaddis Island” — The fullback MLS needs
MLS teams like to draft offensive fullbacks and hope their defense develops. Ray Gaddis is the argument to flip the script.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Chicago Fire
After dispatching a poor New York side, the Union face another Eastern Conference enigma as they seek to pair defensive fortitude with their Caseybuilt offense.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls
New York is inconsistent, but they can hit fast and hard. The Union defense needs to play a full ninety at PPL Park to give the fans a win for the first time since the home opener.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Colorado Rapids
Colorado looks good on paper, but six penalties have covered up for a sputtering offense. The Union will need good movement up top to pull apart their opponents’ solid defensive shape
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: FC Dallas 2-1 Union
The Union played too deep to start, responded well to Dallas’ opener, then failed to mount a comeback in the second half after a deflating own goal.
Match previews
Preview: Union at FC Dallas
The Union can play more aggressive defensively against a depleted Dallas side, but can they counterattack effectively against a conservative midfield and big defense?
World Cup
World Cup preview: USA vs Belgium
The US can’t keep up with Belgium for talent, but they have probably been the better team after three matches. Strong games from Fabian Johnson and Damarcus Beasley are key to an American victory on Tuesday.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Revolution 1-3 Union
There were signs of real progress as the Union returned to league play with a 3-1 road win over New England.
World Cup: Recaps
Keeping up with the Cup: Groups G & H
Portugal and Ghana proved they were the bottom of the group while the Russian ensured they would all sleep with thoughts of angry Putin in their heads. Belgium slunk by South Korea to set up a showdown with the US of A.
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