In the kind of game they need to learn how to win if they want to turn into a consistent playoff contender, the Union has a real chance to steal points at home against a Houston side struggling with injuries and suspensions.
Author: Adam Cann
Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-2 Columbus Crew
When a talented team executes their gameplan perfectly, there is not much an opponent can do. The Crew are a talented team, and the Union could not recover after being pinned back the entire first half.
Preview: Union vs Columbus Crew
Philly needs all three points against a Columbus side that welcomes Kei Kamara back into the fold.
Player ratings & analysis: Earthquakes 1-2 Union
Conor Casey saved the day when it looked like a dire match was going to be decided by a wild handball.
Preview: Union at San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose went undefeated in August despite not playing particularly well. They will be missing a slew of key players Saturday, including important holding midfielder Anibal Godoy.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 Revolution
It was more of the same as Philly’s tactical issues were punished by New England’s talented young attack.