Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Houston Dynamo
Tranquillo Barnetta and C.J. Sapong were both on target as the Union easily defeated Sheanon Williams and a lackluster Dynamo side.
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.
Postgame remarks from Jim Curtin, Tranquillo Barnetta, and Conor Casey after Saturday’s comeback win in San Jose.
Conor Casey proved to be the difference in San Jose, coming off the bench to bag a brace and bring the Union a 2-1 win at Avaya Stadium.
San Jose went undefeated in August despite not playing particularly well. They will be missing a slew of key players Saturday, including important holding midfielder Anibal Godoy.
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