Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-2 Red Bulls
A lack of attacking chemistry and the bulldozer that is Kenny Cooper combined to end the Union’s winning streak at three.
A lack of attacking chemistry and the bulldozer that is Kenny Cooper combined to end the Union’s winning streak at three.
Kenny Cooper’s brace was enough to hand the Red Bulls a 2-0 victory over a disjointed looking Union side on Saturday afternoon. PSP has a recap and video highlights.
With tough August schedules, tomorrow’s match means even more than usual to the Union and the Red Bulls.
Aston Villa made Nathan Delfouneso’s first half tally stand up, winning 1-0 over the Philadelphia Union in a tightly contested friendly at PPL Park on Wednesday night.
Gabriel Farfan has been dazzling with his ball skills. What could he do if returned to midfield? PSP explores the possibilities for him and the rest of the displaced Union midfielders.
The Union lost their shape and again struggled through the midfield, but were saved by Captain Courageous, and 2012 MLS All Star, Carlos Valdes.
Carlos Valdes struck a stoppage time winner to save Zac MacMath’s blushes as the Union beat Montreal Impact 2-1 in the first ever meeting between the two clubs.
The Union were bullied by Sporting Kansas City and the Montreal Impact will have noticed. Can Philly adjust their open style of play as opponents look to beat them up? UPDATE: Michael Farfan out with groin injury.
Sporting Kansas City ended the Union’s US Open Cup run in the semifinals on Wednesday night, earning a 2-0 victory in physical match.
The Union want the cup. KC wants the cup too. Only one team can have it, which means Jack McInerney needs to remind SKC what a first half brace looks like.
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