DC is on a three match winless streak and struggling to score. However, Ben Olsen’s side has been much stronger at home than on the road this season. Can the Union round out a resurgent May with another win over one of the better sides in the east?
In a performance reminiscent of their late collapse against Kansas City, the Union had little possession or passing success. But the introduction of CJ Sapong changed the energy of the match and Philly rediscovered their counterattacking chops in a strong second half.
The Red Bulls hit the post twice in the first half, but CJ Sapong’s second half re-introduction to the team sparked the Union to a 2-0 win. It was Philadelphia’s first victory at Red Bull Arena and their first road win of 2015.
Philly travels one state over to New Jersey to face a Red Bulls team that has successfully built the midfield the Union thought they had a year ago. With Maurice Edu suspended, Philadelphia needs immense performances from the duo that steps into central defense.
The Union did just enough on Sunday night to claim a crucial second victory of the season at home over DC United
Video from the Sons of Ben “Union fans deserve better” protest. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Brian Sylvestre, Ray Gaddis, and Zach Pfeffer. Postgame wrap with Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio.
A stoppage time winner from Zach Pfeffer saw the Union break a four match losing streak and defeat DC United 1-0 Sunday night at PPL Park.
DC has risen to the top through shrewd roster development. Philly has sunk to the bottom by failing at the same game. The Union must create opportunities against a tenaciously organized defense to take home points off the Eastern Conference leaders on Sunday.
Philadelphia Union had a chance to take the lead in Vancouver, but it was Vancouver that converted their first real chance and went on to dominate the rest of the match.
A strong opening twenty minutes turned dark as Vancouver capitalized on Union mistakes to walk off with a 3-0 victory at BC Place. Philadelphia has now lost four consecutive matches.
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