Another year, and more back line drama
It may be time to simplify and stop trying to jam square pegs into round holes. Updated with information on why Pedro Ribeiro has been playing centerback with Harrisburg.
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Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Impact 1-0 Union
After the toothless display against Houston, many assumed Philly would spend last week working on how to get the ball from the back to the attacking third with more consistency and speed. If so, nobody saw it on Saturday.
Postgame
Postgame quotesheet: Impact 1-0 Union
Postgame comments from John Hackworth, Maurice Edu, and Andrew Wenger.
Union match reports
Recap: Montreal Impact 1–0 Philadelphia Union
On a day full of poor conditions and poorer play, the Union fell 1–0 to the Montreal Impact.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Montreal Impact
PSP’s Adam Cann dissects Houston’s tactical approach to defending the Union last week and explains what Houston was giving Philadelphia and why it worked. Then he projects how things could play out in Montreal on Saturday.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-0 Houston
PSP has player ratings and analysis from the Union’s scoreless draw with Houston on Saturday.
Postgame
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 0-0 Dynamo
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and comments from Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams, Andrew Wenger, Sebastien Le Toux and Maurice Edu.
Union match reports
Match report: Union 0-0 Houston Dynamo
Philadelphia Union’s winless streak continues after they failed to put a shot on goal all day despite going up a man late in the game. (Updated with quotes from Union.)
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Houston Dynamo
Two teams with high expectations will try to refocus and find their identities when they meet in PPL Park on Saturday.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Red Bulls 2-1 Union
In falling yet again at Red Bull Arena, the Union looked confused, disorganized and at times downright disinterested.
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