Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-2 Chicago
In a game against a much improved Chicago side, it was John Hackworth’s second half adjustments that led directly to his team’s downfall. PSP has analysis and player ratings.
In a game against a much improved Chicago side, it was John Hackworth’s second half adjustments that led directly to his team’s downfall. PSP has analysis and player ratings.
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and comments from Zac MacMath, Sheanon Williams, Amobi Okugo and Jack McInerney. Plus, postgame quote sheet.
Two defensive mishaps cost the Union and Chicago were able to come into PPL Park and escape with a 2-1 victory. (Updated with quotes from Union players.)
Vancouver and Stoke reaction, cooking with Hoppenot and Konopka, and Aaron Wheeler’s car troubles. It’s all in The Week in Tweets.
The Union face a different, much stronger, Chicago side then the one the defeated twice in May.
Who helped themselves the most? Who took a step back? PSP looks at the key takeaways for players after the Union’s 2-0 friendly loss to Stoke City.
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Ray Gaddis, Michael Farfan, and Antoine Hoppenot. Plus: postgame quotes including Mark Hughes and Brek Shea on Shea’s injury.
Stoke City dispatched the Union 2-0 with a tidy, professional display on Tuesday night, with the Union reserves conceding two first half goals from which the starters, playing in the second half, could not recover.
A tale of two columns. 1) What happens when the North American version of Stoke City meets the actual Stoke City? 2) What the Union should do about Danny Califf.
The gods of red cards and kind bounces again smiled on the Union as they barely scraped out a road victory despite playing with a man advantage for a combined 87 minutes of play.
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