Jeremy Lane reviews the last two games and an impactful formation change.
Analysis
Odd numbers: beating the Union in 2021
Sometimes formations don’t matter at all. Sometimes they matter a lot.
Match analysis: NYRB and Columbus Crew
A point on the road and three at home is a formula for soccer success the world over. The Union employed over a 5-game stretch last week, here’s how.
Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 1–0 Atlanta United
Philadelphia dominated the Josef-less United, and took all three points, though the scoreline was only 1–nil. It could have, and probably should have, been more.
Match analysis: David 0 (0) – Goliath 2 (4)
The Union bowed out of the CCL on a hot Wednesday night in Chester. The result wasn’t as bad or as good as fans think. It was neither, and both.
Opportunity cost, offensive tactics, and roster planning
Tim Jones thinks through why the Union have regressed towards an attack reliant on crosses into the box.