Philly will be peeking ahead to the USOC final, but New England needs points to secure the best playoff spot in a tight race. It all adds up to a one-sided contest, but the Union can use this match to improve their defensive shape against a team that moves well in the final third.
A poor showing from Houston gave Union fans a glimpse of the potential a fully loaded midfield offers. The return of Mo Edu led to unnecessary questions about his best position.
Post game video wrap with Mike and Eli. Vidoe and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame presser. Interviews with Richie Marquez and Michael Lahoud. More.
Tranquillo Barnetta and C.J. Sapong were both on target as the Union easily defeated Sheanon Williams and a lackluster Dynamo side.
In the kind of game they need to learn how to win if they want to turn into a consistent playoff contender, the Union has a real chance to steal points at home against a Houston side struggling with injuries and suspensions.
When a talented team executes their gameplan perfectly, there is not much an opponent can do. The Crew are a talented team, and the Union could not recover after being pinned back the entire first half.
Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Locker room interviews with Brian Carroll, Richie Marquez, and John McCarthy.
Kei Kamara scored twice in the first half as the Union fell 2-1 to Columbus Crew at PPL Park Saturday evening.
Philly needs all three points against a Columbus side that welcomes Kei Kamara back into the fold.
Conor Casey saved the day when it looked like a dire match was going to be decided by a wild handball.
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