Analysis & player ratings: Union 2-1 Impact
The Union lost their shape and again struggled through the midfield, but were saved by Captain Courageous, and 2012 MLS All Star, Carlos Valdes.
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.
Antoine Hoppenot has been in spectacular form for the Union this season. PSP talks to him about his role on the team, adjustments he has made since college, and fitting into the Philly locker room.
PSP makes the case to drop John Hackworth’s interim tag and keep him as Philadelphia Union manager on a more permanent basis.
In a battle of the cellar dwellers, the Union earned their second consecutive league victory, pounding Toronto FC in a match that could have been far more lopsided.
The Union took the game to Toronto early and often on Sunday afternoon, running out with a comprehensive 3-0 victory.
Last time these teams met, it was the lowest point of the Union’s season. After a string of solid performances, can Jack McInerney lead Philadelphia to a much-needed trio of points?
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