Match previews

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Preview: Union at Chicago Fire

After dispatching a poor New York side, the Union face another Eastern Conference enigma as they seek to pair defensive fortitude with their Caseybuilt offense.

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Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls

New York is inconsistent, but they can hit fast and hard. The Union defense needs to play a full ninety at PPL Park to give the fans a win for the first time since the home opener.

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Preview: Union vs Colorado Rapids

Colorado looks good on paper, but six penalties have covered up for a sputtering offense. The Union will need good movement up top to pull apart their opponents’ solid defensive shape

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Preview: Union at FC Dallas

The Union can play more aggressive defensively against a depleted Dallas side, but can they counterattack effectively against a conservative midfield and big defense?

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Preview: Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution

A new head coach will lead the Union out against a team that recently put five past them with ease. Jim Curtin will be looking for a stout defensive showing from his new charges as the Union try to solve New England before the teams meet in the US Open Cup on July 8.

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Preview: Union vs Vancouver Whitecaps

A perfect test for a Union defense boosted by an organized shutout over Chivas: The Caps will attack with speed and numbers, and Philadelphia will need to double down on the structural lessons learned from a beatdown loss and a pick-me-up win out west.

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Preview: Union at Chivas USA

The number of games that can be called winnable seems to shrink every week, but Chivas can be beat if the Union have a smart gameplan.

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Preview: Union at LA Galaxy

Can the Union handle the Galaxy? Yes, they can. Will they? Adam Cann considers.

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Preview: Union vs. New England Revolution

A new look Revolution is coming to Chester on the quest for a second chance at three points against the Union and a fourth win in a row. Will the Union be able to keep their own winning form?

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Preview: Union at Sporting Kansas City

Sporting are stubborn. They want to do things their way. But this means that there are reliable spaces to exploit for a team that adapts to KC. Adam Cann explores.