Match Report: Union 1-1 Toronto FC
A beautiful opener from Sebastien Le Toux was not enough as the Union dropped two points at home to Toronto. The silver lining is that the Union are in the playoffs.
A beautiful opener from Sebastien Le Toux was not enough as the Union dropped two points at home to Toronto. The silver lining is that the Union are in the playoffs.
Freddy Adu got his second and Brian Carroll his first as the Union outplayed and dispatched Seattle and took over first place in the east.
Justin Mapp stole a goal for the Union as they attempted to earn a valuable road win against Chivas USA. It was not enough in the end, with Juan Pablo Angel scoring a 90th minute equalizer for the home side in what was a dour 1-1 draw.
The Union pulled into second place in the Eastern Conference with a heart-stopping win over DC United. Michael Farfan scored a brilliant second half winner as Philadelphia grabs a huge 3 points with a 3-2 win.
“And I applaud the team because there was a lot of heart, even in a very difficult situation, a very physical game, they did the job done so it’s a very positive sign especially being behind and then also the young group we have.” Peter Nowak applauds the Union, what did you think?
While it was Sebastien Le Toux’s 32nd minute strike that secure an important three points, it was a confident defensive display that secured victory.
A disappointing 0-0 draw leaves the Union winless since July and sinking through the Eastern Conference standings.
The Union fight back from a three goal deficit after giving up four first half New England goals in a wide open and entertaining match at PPL Park on Wednesday night.
Real Salt Lake scored off two corner kicks in the first half to down the Union 2-1. Sebastien Le Toux’s first goal in open play was not enough to lift his struggling side.
Analysis and player ratings from the Union’s loss in Columbus. Rotating rosters, cheap turnovers, an absence of attacking runs, poor ball movement – is the offensive malaise creating a confidence problem in the defense?
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