The Union look to rebound quickly from disappointment, while Chicago’s focus is elsewhere. Not a good idea for a last place team. It has all the makings of a Union romp, but can Danny Mwanga and Sebastien Le Toux finish their chances?
The Ruiz announcement distracted attention from the Union’s first home loss of the season. Time for some analysis and player ratings
A look at the Union’s numbers in the loss to Colorado. Plus, how the Union have done when their opponent scores first, the numbers for when Le Toux and Mwanga have started together in 2011 and a look at the Union’s season averages for home and away games.
Nakazawa and Mapp struggled mightily against Colorado, Mwanga and Le Toux can’t find the back of the net and the Union’s lack of width bites them in the ass yet again. What else is new? Oh yeah, Carlos Ruiz is gone.
A fine performance from Roger Torres was not enough to pull the Union back after they dug another first half hole against a quality opponent.
Unlike the majority of MLS, the Union looked good in their midseason friendlies. It’s important that they ride that wave of confidence to victory over the visiting MLS champion Colorado Rapids.
After two friendlies, the Union came out unscathed and confident. The team played well as a whole, but it’s the young guns who really turned heads.
Looking at the Union’s stats against Real Madrid. Conclusion: Marfan is better than Cronaldo and Kaka.
They came to see Ronaldo and the stars of Madrid. They left talking of Michael Farfan, checking their cell phones to see replays of an incredible goal. The Union lost 2-1 to Real Madrid, but a strong performance should give the team confidence heading into the second half of the MLS season.
Real Madrid comes to Philadelphia, and they probably won’t stay at the Holiday Inn.
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