The Union announced the acquisition of midfielder Jamiro Monteiro on loan from French side FC Metz.
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The growing pains of the 4-4-2 diamond
Were the Union able to successfully do what they set out to do in implementing their new approach on Saturday? As with most things related to the Union, Shayan Waseh answers the question with a half-hearted shrug and an equivocal “maybe.”
In pictures: Union 1 – 3 Toronto FC
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday afternoon as the Philadelphia Union dropped the home opener 1 – 3 to the Toronto FC. Take a look.
Player ratings: Philadelphia Union 1 – 3 Toronto FC
With a scoreline like that, there were obviously significant problems. But it wasn’t all bad news as far as individual performances go.
PSP Postgame Show: Union 1 – Toronto 3
Still not over the loss? Check out our videos from the Union’s 1-3 defeat to Toronto FC.
Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Toronto FC
A few mental errors and a lack of creativity in the final third cost the Union a result over a struggling — and very beatable — Toronto FC team.