Analysis & player ratings: DCU 3-1 Union
Don Anding shines, Keon Daniel doesn’t, and a healthy D.C. midfield finally emerges for a bit. PSP has analysis and player ratings on Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup match.
Don Anding shines, Keon Daniel doesn’t, and a healthy D.C. midfield finally emerges for a bit. PSP has analysis and player ratings on Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup match.
John Hackworth replaced Peter Nowak as head coach of the Union one year ago. PSP takes a big picture look at the job he has done since then.
Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Amobi Okugo, and Don Anding after the Union’s disappointing 3-1 loss to DC United in fourth round US Open Cup play.
Dwayne De Rosario scored a hat trick to lead D.C. United on to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals and knock the Union out of the tournament.
There have been some woeful games yet the Union find themselves in third pace in the Eastern Conference. While a tough road lies ahead, is there reason to be hopeful for a November season?
Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.
The Union needed a win, badly. And with Brian Carroll setting the tone for his side, they ran out easy 3-0 winners.
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and locker room intervies with Ray Gaddis, Jack McInerney, Brian Carroll, and Amobi Okugo, plus postgame quote sheet.
Columbus Crew had no answer for an inspired Union performance led by Brian Carroll and Sebastien Le Toux.
Philadelphia Union is now looking to add players to the roster after gaining draft picks, allocation money and salary cap space in recent trades. Union manager John Hackworth explained his plans Tuesday.
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