Preview: Union vs Colorado Rapids
Colorado looks good on paper, but six penalties have covered up for a sputtering offense. The Union will need good movement up top to pull apart their opponents’ solid defensive shape
Colorado looks good on paper, but six penalties have covered up for a sputtering offense. The Union will need good movement up top to pull apart their opponents’ solid defensive shape
Player ratings from the Union’s 2-0 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal victory over New England.
Video of Jim Curtin’s press conference, and interviews with Sebastien Le Toux and Amobi Okugo, following the 2-0 US Open Cup quarterfinal win over New England. Also, postgame quote sheet.
Early first and second half goals put the Union into the US Open Cup semifinals with 2-0 storm-interrupted win
The Union played too deep to start, responded well to Dallas’ opener, then failed to mount a comeback in the second half after a deflating own goal.
Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Sheanon Williams, and Aaron Wheeler following the 2-1 loss in Dallas.
An early second half own goal gave Dallas all three points over the Union in Texas.
The Union can play more aggressive defensively against a depleted Dallas side, but can they counterattack effectively against a conservative midfield and big defense?
There were signs of real progress as the Union returned to league play with a 3-1 road win over New England.
Postgame comments from the Union’s Jim Curtin, Sebastien Le Toux, Amobi Okugo, and from New England’s Jay Heaps, Chris Tierney, and Jose Goncalves.
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