A loss might have be the final nail in John Hackworth’s coaching coffin. Instead, the under-fire Union manager got the effort of a lifetime from his makeshift squad.
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Sakiewicz backs Hackworth, calls for fan support
Union CEO Nick Sakiewicz issued a statement before Wednesday’s game in support of under-fire Union manager John Hackworth and says the team is “scouring the marketplace to find and bring in attacking talent.”
Postgame quotes: Sporting 1-2 Union
Postgame quotes from John Hackworth, Zac MacMath, Danny Cruz, and Cristian Maidana.
Recap: Sporting Kansas City 1–2 Philadelphia Union
On a night when Sporting Kansas City’s national-teamers played the full 90 while the Union’s played none, Philadelphia did what absolutely no one expected: win.
Hackworth looking to add striker, cut down on crosses
Philadelphia Union’s manager directly answered questions about his job security and said he wants to add a striker and cut down on the team’s crossing.
Preview: Union at Sporting Kansas City
Sporting are stubborn. They want to do things their way. But this means that there are reliable spaces to exploit for a team that adapts to KC. Adam Cann explores.