Match previews

Match previews

Preview: Union at Colorado Rapids

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?

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Preview: Union at Orlando City SC

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.

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Preview: Union vs DC United

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

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Preview: Union at Montreal Impact

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.

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Preview: Union vs LA Galaxy

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?

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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes

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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Preview: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC

The Union look to go to 3-0 at home when the oddity that is NYCFC comes to the Talen on Saturday.

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Preview: Philadelphia Union at Seattle Sounders

Seattle is not the offensive powerhouse of the recent past. But veteran coach Sigi Schmidt is trying to figure out how to to turn his mix of veterans and youth into a winner.

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Preview: Union vs Orlando City SC

The Union can take over first place in the Eastern Conference with a win over current leaders Orlando City Friday night.

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Preview: Union at Chicago Fire

Chicago’s 3-5-2 has been defensively solid but offensively challenged. Can Veljko Paunovic tweak the system in time for this weekend’s match against the Union?