Analysis and Player Ratings: Timbers 2-1 Union
Philadelphia Union became too narrow and too stretched, but they still had chances to take points in a difficult environment in Portland.
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Postgame
Postgame video and quotes: Timbers 2-1 Union
Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Postgame remarks from Chris Pontius and Fabian Herbers. More.
Union / Union match reports
Match report: Portland Timbers 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Fanendo Adi and Diego Valeri were both on target as the Timbers edged the Union 2-1 in Portland.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Portland Timbers
Portland is very good at home, and both teams will feel a win will give them much needed breathing space in the playoff race. Can Philly shut down the Timbers’ dynamic attacking trio of Valeri, Adi, and Nagbe?
Signing News
Philadelphia Union acquire German midfielder Kevin Kratz
Philadelphia Union signed utility midfielder Kevin Kratz ahead of the MLS roster freeze deadline.
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Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-1 Montreal Impact
Set piece defending canceled out Tranquillo Barnetta’s fine goal in a lethargic but intriguing tactical battle.
Postgame
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 1-1 Impact
Mike and Greg’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Comments from Keegan Rosenberry, Tranquillo Barnetta, Yoshua Yaro and Alejandro Bedoya.
Union / Union match reports
Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Montreal Impact
Matteo Mancosu’s late goal canceled out Tranquillo Barnetta’s fine effort as Philadelphia and Montreal drew 1-1.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Montreal Impact
Montreal walloped the Union last time they met, but the Impact were on the receiving end of a wallop Wednesday night. How will they respond knowing that a road win will pull them into a tie with the Union in the Eastern Conference?
Player ratings
Analysis and Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 3-0 Union
Though the Union don’t have any fatal flaws, they fall apart when all of their defensive flaws are exposed at once.
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