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
Match previews
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?
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.
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.
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.
Preview: Union at LA Galaxy
Can the Union handle the Galaxy? Yes, they can. Will they? Adam Cann considers.