Preview: Union at Columbus Crew
The Union will face a motivated Crew team fighting for third place finish in the East.
The Union will face a motivated Crew team fighting for third place finish in the East.
With players, coaches and fans all turning their attention to 2015, closing out 2014 with a home win was a small but important victory for Jim Curtin and the Philadelphia Union.
Video and full transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference, and video of interviews with Zac MacMath, Andrew Wenger, Jimmy McLaughlin, Amobi Okugo and Ray Gaddis. Also, postgame quote sheet.
Goal from Brian Brown and Pedro Ribeiro saw the Union defeat Kansas City 2-1 in the final home game of the season.
With the playoffs out of the picture, the Union must show they want to retain fans’ respect with an energetic and prideful performance.
After giving away a two goal lead in two minutes, with the clock ticking down in the biggest game of the season, the Union proved all the doubters right.
Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and interviews with Ray Gaddis, Danny Cruz, and Maurice Edu. Also, postgame quote sheet.
Two goals scored in seven minutes. Three goals conceded in four minutes. And that’s the end of the 2014 season.
The first of three must-wins for the Union comes against Columbus in PPL Park on Saturday. Can Philly take advantage of Federico Higuain’s suspension?
Kevin Kinkead talks to Union interim manager Jim Curtin for an update on the team’s playoff chances, injury status, international call-ups, and mentality since the Chicago draw.
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