Preview: Union at Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union need to rebound against a talented Columbus side. Philly may not get a win, but they need to show more fight than they did last week.
Philadelphia Union need to rebound against a talented Columbus side. Philly may not get a win, but they need to show more fight than they did last week.
Jim Curtin says Maurice Edu will be out a minimum of three months with a leg fracture. Tranquillo Barnetta’s status is “a week-to-week situation.”
The rest of the season won’t be this bad. But without some quickfire adjustments, next week could be.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin following the Union season opening 2-0 loss to Dallas.
FC Dallas dominated from the opening whistle, handing Philadelphia Union a 2-0 loss to start the 2016 MLS regular season.
Last year the Union began the season against one of MLS’ worst teams. In 2016, they face one of the best. A revamped defense will be put to the test when Philly faces Dallas on Sunday.
C.J. Sapong’s goal powered the Union to a 1-0 win over Toronto in their last preseason game of 2016.
Ilsinho was sent off and a feisty preseason affair ended 0-0 between the Union and the Red Bulls.
With an open international spot following Vincent Nogueira receiving a green card, the Union sign Brazilian midfielder Ilsinho to a two-year deal using Targeted Acquisition Money.
Drexel alum’s contract with Bethlehem Steel is terminated with his signing by the Union.
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