Ninth place Houston is only 5 points behind the Union, and they just upgraded their roster. How will a tired Union side come out after an emotional midweek victory?
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Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-1 Dallas (4-3)
A cagey match opened up in the second half, then the spotlight fell — as it often has recently — on Zac MacMath.
US Open Cup semifinal: Union 1-1 Dallas (4-3 APK)
A mistake followed by a massive save. Zac MacMath shone in the shootout as the Union win and now will host the 2014 US Open Cup final at PPL Park on Sept. 16.
US Open Cup semifinal preview: Union at FC Dallas
Dallas are undefeated in eight league games since May 31, including the only Union loss under Jim Curtin, the consequence of a fluky own-goal.
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Impact
Sebastien Le Toux single-handedly won Saturday evening’s match between two disappointingly poor sides.
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 2-1 Impact
Video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference, and locker room interviews with Danny Cruz, Sebastien Le Toux, Zac MacMath, Ethan White and Sheanon Williams. Also postgame quote sheet, including remarks from Jack McInerney.