Defensive Statistics: Philadelphia Union 3-3 Real Salt Lake
Davis Russell takes a look at the Union’s defensive performance in the draw against Real Salt Lake.
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Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 3-3 RSL
Despite offering precious little threat in the attacking third, the Union came away with 3 goals at Rio Tinto. In the end, Allen Chapman stole the show, unfairly sending the Union back East with only a point to show for their efforts.
Postgame
Postgame quotes: RSL 3-3 Union
Was it a penalty? RSL’s Luke Mulholland says, “In my book, no. ” Jim Curtin agrees: “I don’t think that we get a lot of respect.” UPDATED
Union match reports
Recap: Real Salt Lake 3–3 Philadelphia Union
A six-goal draw sees the Union exit Salt Lake with a valuable road point. However, a controversial refereeing decision took away what would have been the Union’s first win against RSL.
Union / Week in Tweets
The Week in Tweets
Reaction to the draw against Colorado, thoughts on the Champions League, and Hank Scorpio. It’s the Week in Tweets!
Signing News
Union sign Eric Bird
Union announce signing of 2015 SuperDraft pick and midfielder Eric Bird, who Jim Curtin has said he sees as a backup for Vincent Nogueira.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Real Salt Lake
The Union believe they are a different team in 2015. This is their first opportunity to prove it.
Match stats
Defensive Statistics: Philadelphia Union vs Colorado Rapids
A look at the defensive statistics from Saturday’s draw with Colorado.
Player ratings
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 0-0 Rapids
A 4-4-2 formation helped the Union match Colorado’s chaotic and impotent first half, but a change in shape gave the Union the upper hand in the second forty-five.
Postgame
Postgame video and quotes: Union 0-0 Rapids
Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference after the Union’s 0-0 draw with Colorado. Also, video of postgame interviews with Jim Curtin, Zach Pffeffer, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Maurice Edu.
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