Despite offering precious little threat in the attacking third, the Union came away with 3 goals at Rio Tinto. In the end, Allen Chapman stole the show, unfairly sending the Union back East with only a point to show for their efforts.
Was it a penalty? RSL’s Luke Mulholland says, “In my book, no. ” Jim Curtin agrees: “I don’t think that we get a lot of respect.” UPDATED
A six-goal draw sees the Union exit Salt Lake with a valuable road point. However, a controversial refereeing decision took away what would have been the Union’s first win against RSL.
Reaction to the draw against Colorado, thoughts on the Champions League, and Hank Scorpio. It’s the Week in Tweets!
Union announce signing of 2015 SuperDraft pick and midfielder Eric Bird, who Jim Curtin has said he sees as a backup for Vincent Nogueira.
The Union believe they are a different team in 2015. This is their first opportunity to prove it.
A look at the defensive statistics from Saturday’s draw with Colorado.
A 4-4-2 formation helped the Union match Colorado’s chaotic and impotent first half, but a change in shape gave the Union the upper hand in the second forty-five.
Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference after the Union’s 0-0 draw with Colorado. Also, video of postgame interviews with Jim Curtin, Zach Pffeffer, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Maurice Edu.
Despite dominating play, and keeping a clean sheet, the Union drew 0-0 with Colorado in the 2015 season opener at PPL Park.
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