Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-1 Orlando City SC
Tranquillo Barnetta stole three points for the Union after an evenly contested match looked destined to end in a draw.
Tranquillo Barnetta stole three points for the Union after an evenly contested match looked destined to end in a draw.
Mike and Greg’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Remarks from Tranquillo Barnetta, Brian Carroll, Richie Marquez, and Andre Blake.
Tranquillo Barnetta’s phenomenal 90th minute free kick decided the match as Philadelphia Union took over first place with a 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.
The Union can take over first place in the Eastern Conference with a win over current leaders Orlando City Friday night.
Harsh conditions and a red card conspired with Chicago Fire to end the Union’s two match win streak. Although there were few outstanding performances, the trend of playing mostly mistake-free soccer continued.
Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Warren Creavalle, and Chris Pontius following the loss in Chicago.
Kennedy Igboananike scored the game’s only goal as the Fire knocked off the 10-man Union, 1-0.
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?
The Union were very good defensively in their second win of the season, but there is plenty of work still to be done.
Video of MIke and Greg’s postgame wrap. Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, CJ Sapong, Andre Blake, Chris Pontius, Roland Alberg, and more.
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