Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Montreal Impact
Shayan Waseh breaks down the Union’s victory against Montreal Impact.
Shayan Waseh breaks down the Union’s victory against Montreal Impact.
What’s been holding the Union back this season? PSP’s Shayan Waseh argues that the team needs an extra dose of caution.
While Philadelphia Union have begun to tap their potential in players like Kai Wagner and David Accam, the one area where the Union have yet to translate raw opportunity into tangible advantage is their set-piece game.
Impressive individual performances, as well as a dynamic team effort, was ultimately the deciding factor in Philadelphia’s victory against a lethargic Columbus Crew side.
A missed penalty, a straight red, and an own goal; Sunday’s matchup looked like the Union was playing against itself, and losing. Like any of the recent seasons with the Union, there is a lot to be skeptical about and some things to be hopeful about.
Were the Union able to successfully do what they set out to do in implementing their new approach on Saturday? As with most things related to the Union, Shayan Waseh answers the question with a half-hearted shrug and an equivocal “maybe.”
With unexpected players stepping into starting roles last season, and a diverse mix of new players joining the Union in the offseason, there will be a lot of individuals to look out for on the pitch in 2019.
With just over a week left until their opener, which Union players stepped up in their most recent preseason match? Who did not?
Now, with less than a month left before opening day, the Union look like a different team. Breaking down that metamorphosis necessitates looking at the major shifts that happened in the recent offseason.
Comments