Postgame quotesheet: Whitecaps 0-1 Union
Postgame quotes from the Union’s 1-0 road win in Vancouver from John Hackworth, Anotine Hoppenot, Aaron Wheeler, Keon Daniel, and Zac MacMath.
Postgame quotes from the Union’s 1-0 road win in Vancouver from John Hackworth, Anotine Hoppenot, Aaron Wheeler, Keon Daniel, and Zac MacMath.
After playing with a man advantage for over an hour, Antoine Hoppenot grabbed three vital road points for the Union.
Vancouver is fourth in the West, but they average more points per game than Philly. Can Jack Mac regain his scoring form, or will current MLS goals leader Camilo help the Whitecaps maintain remain undefeated at home?
Two months ago, Toronto looked set to trade former Union captain Danny Califf back to the Union. Instead, he retired. What went wrong? PSP’s Dan Walsh talked to Califf, John Hackworth, and Nick Sakiewicz and found out.
Two styles clashed on Saturday night, with both teams drawing a blank. But has a true Union “system” emerged? PSP has analysis and player ratings.
Video of Rab Vartughian’s postgame press conference and locker room interviews with Ray Gaddis, Leo Fernandes, Jack McInerney, Brian Carroll and Amobi Okugo. Plus: postgame quote sheet.
Both sides had their chances, but a lack of quality in the final third left both the Union and the visiting Timbers with zeros in the scoreline. (Updated with quotes.)
Philly’s only playoff season was built on the foundation of Fortress PPL. On Saturday, the 2013 team have a chance to prove they can defend their home turf against the best road team MLS.
No team in MLS provokes red cards like Philadelphia Union, and it might get them to the playoffs. PSP looks at what’s behind it all for North America’s answer to Stoke City.
With conditions as bad as they were on Friday, the Union would not have minded a little bit of help from the official. Thanks, Mr. Gonzalez.
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