Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 1-2 Revs
After another second half let down, the entire team, not specific individuals need to raise their hand and accept a share of the blame for Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Revolution.
After another second half let down, the entire team, not specific individuals need to raise their hand and accept a share of the blame for Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Revolution.
Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Maurice Edu, Zach Pfeffer, Sheanon Williams, and John McCarthy. Postgame wrap with Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio.
Christian Maidana’s first goal of the season gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead, but the Union again failed to hold on and second half goals from Charlie Davies and Teal Bunbury saw New England the 2-1 winners.
On Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, it looked as if NYCFC would control the match wire to wire, but the Union’s late game adjustments saw them snatch a late equalizer and an important road point.
Four points from two matches has given Philadelphia Union the foundation they need to climb the Eastern Conference standings. A talented New England side will look to halt Philly’s momentum on Sunday.
Pfeffer will join the US U-20 team in Austria after Sunday’s Union game against New England.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, CJ Sapong, and Maurice Edu, and PSP’s postgame wrap with Eli Pearlman-Storch and Micke Servedio.
CJ Sapong’s 87th minute strike ensured the Union returned from New York with a point.
The Union will try to take six points from NYC FC in less than a week on the narrow Yankee Stadium pitch.
Vincent Nogueira powered the midfield before scoring the stoppage time gamewinner.
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