An early and unlucky own goal made what should have been a meaningless interval into an important test for young players.
Author: Jim O'Leary
The Union are creating their own luck
Sunday night showed a team taking advantage of a situation, rather than falling victim to one.
Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 3 – Portland Timbers
Soft competition made for soft grading, but still there were standouts in the Union’s home win on Sunday.
Union sign Dániel Gazdag from Budapest Honvéd FC
The attacking midfielder has signed a two-year contract, with team options in years three and four.
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 2 – 0 Chicago Fire
Teamwork and a cohesive strategy, rather than particularly noteworthy performances, brought the Union victory in Chicago this weekend.
José Martínez, asset or liability?
It’s always hard to come back from conceding an early goal. It’s essentially impossible when your star d-mid books a completely unnecessary red card ten minutes later.