Preview: Union at DC United
These two teams have changed a lot since last they met. Will the Union walk over DC again?
These two teams have changed a lot since last they met. Will the Union walk over DC again?
Two teams that have struggled through July look to turn it around as they head into the back half of the season.
Philly should be able to create more, and better, chances than the home side.
Adrenaline will be a factor in this rivalry game. The manager that can get his squad to prepare for the match as if it was any other game will give his players the early advantage.
If DC uses a 4-1-4-1 like Houston did last week, the Union will need to come up with new ways to attack it.
Andrew Wenger and Chaco Maidana highlight a Houston side that looks far more organized since Owen Coyle hit the bricks.
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.
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