The Union’s six-match unbeaten streak came to an end. Though the Boys in Blue had their chances, Real Salt Lake were the better side and earned their victory.
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Match report: Real Salt Lake 1-0 Philadelphia Union
Joao Plata’s goal ended Philadelphia Union’s four-game winless streak, as hosts Real Salt Lake earned a 1-0 victory over a poor Union side.
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Haris Medunjanin (yes, again)
Greg and Mike talk to Haris Medunjanin, about the Union’s winning streak, and preview the match against RSL.
On luck and chemistry: Regression to the mean?
Are the Union, unbeaten in six, better than they were to start the season, when they started without a win in six? A few key stats intrigue.
Match preview: Real Salt Lake v. Philadelphia Union
Can the Union make it five straight in Sandy, Utah? A road test versus a Western Conference cellar-dweller presents three more points for the taking.
Post-match analysis: Union 2-1 Colorado Rapids
The Union persevered against a well-organized Rapids defense to secure a club-record fourth consecutive victory.