The Union won’t have Maurice Edu, but Vincent Nogueira will be available on Saturday. Figuring out how to fit Nogueira, Barnetta, and Maidana together is key for Jim Curtin in the buildup to the USOC final in September.
The Fire, the Union, Mark Geiger… nobody won on Sunday as the teams at the bottom of the Eastern Conference flashed their potential and their flaws in front of a rightly disappointed PPL Park crowd.
Postgame video and quotes from Sunday night’s 3-3 draw.
Sebastien Le Toux put the Union ahead in the 90th minute, but Chicago equalized in the 92nd as the two worst teams in the Eastern Conference battled to a 3-3 tie at PPL Park Saturday night.
Compared to Wednesday, there is much less on the line for the Union and Fire this weekend. Philly should use the match to find out what kind of depth they have for the season’s stretch run.
Postgame video wrap with Mike and Kevin. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Locker room interviews with Sebastien Le Toux, Richie Marquez, and Michael Lahoud.
Philadelphia Union were stout in defense and rode a second half strike from Sebastien Le Toux to the 2015 US Open Cup final.
The Union smothered Orlando’s offensive duo but struggled to generate their own chances as they settled for a scoreless draw.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Tranquillo Barnetta, Michael Lahoud, and Richie Marquez. Kaka calls the Union’s gameplan “perfect.”
On a hot and sweaty night in the Citrus Bowl, the Philadelphia Union earned a draw with Orlando City SC. In a vacuum, this would normally be a good result, but considering Philly’s place in the table, it can only be considered a disappointment.
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