Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Real Salt Lake
A second straight 97th minute equalizer cost the Union two more points in Sandy, Utah, as the Union drew 2-2 with ten men RSL.
A second straight 97th minute equalizer cost the Union two more points in Sandy, Utah, as the Union drew 2-2 with ten men RSL.
PSP writers’ roundtable review and ratings of the Philadelphia Union players at the midseason point of the 2013 season.
Taking points away from Salt Lake city is one of the toughest tasks in MLS. Doing it without the league’s leading goalscorer is even harder. Philly will need to be fast and organizationally sound to pull off a coup in Utah.
Who will replace Jac Mac? This man. Also, how to fix Marfan, goalkeeper punches, the Union’s underwhelming signing at left back, and the universe’s curse on Carlos Bocanegra in this Five Thoughts column.
The Union made matters too easy on Dallas, failing to dictate play the way they did against Columbus and New York.
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Antoine Hoppenot, Jack McInerney, Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams and Aaron Wheeler. Plus: postgame quote sheet.
Blas Perez’s 97th minute equalizer spoiled the Union’s party, with the home side dropping points despite finishing the match up a man.
The 28 year old left back joins the Union after two seasons playing in Australia’s A-League.
The Union are flying high while Dallas has stalled out. Can the Western Conference power recover from an embarrassing US Open Cup loss to Portland, or will Jack McInerney pounce on his sixth game winner of the year before heading to the Gold Cup?
The US roster for the Gold Cup has been announced and Jack McInerney is on it. Jurgen Klinsmann says McInerney “is in good hands in Philadelphia” and that John Hackworth gave “great input” on his selection.
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