Preview: Union vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver can counter effectively but struggle with decision-making in the final third. The Union need to control the tempo of the match from the outset.
Vancouver can counter effectively but struggle with decision-making in the final third. The Union need to control the tempo of the match from the outset.
The Fire should have earned a point against a good Colorado side, but their absentee offense is holding them back. Can the Union rebound after a dull showing against New York City?
The Union should beat NYCFC at home, but Pirlo and Lampard offer the home side a new precision compared to the last time these teams met. [Now with a brief update following Vincent Nogueira’s exit from the club]
Philly’s aim should be simple: Win the ball in midfield and attack with fluidity.
Two conference leaders meet in Denver, but one will be missing key players and the other may rest some stars. What kind of match will we see?
Late victories have both teams looking to build on recent momentum, but Orlando is a tough place to play and Philly needs to rest players ahead of tough tests against Colorado and Columbus.
DC United is winless on the road, Philly is averaging two goals per match at home. The Union should win on Friday if they can control Luciano Acosta and create space behind DC’s two-man midfield
Montreal scores through Piatti but dominates by involving Harry Shipp. Philly has to play through the midfield quickly to catch their holding midfielders out of position.
The Galaxy have been scoring at will lately, but they have yet to spend much time with Gerrard, Keane, and Dos Santos together. Will it all come together against Philly’s aggressive defense?
San Jose has yet to win on the road because of a leaky defense. But if the Union aren’t careful, Chris Wondolowski will pick them apart.
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