Montreal made adjustments to combat their poor first half showing. The Union did not. Then they lost.
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Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Montreal Impact
Following a poor first half, Montreal adjusted. The Union did not, falling apart to lose 2-1 to the Impact.
The Week in Tweets
Reaction to the draw in DC, Amobi talks African soccer, and comments about the Zusi goal. It’s all in The Week in Tweets.
Preview: Union at Montreal Impact
The Union can expect to find a desperate team in Montreal, but desperation doesn’t always make things better.
To punch or counterpunch?
The Union went into Saturday’s road game the same way they have gone into every road game this year, and they got the same kind of result. Meanwhile, their playoff competitors got road wins. For the Union to make the playoffs, draws probably won’t be enough in their final two games. PSP lays it out.
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-1 DC United
While their closest opponents both scored precious road victories, the Union failed to bring the required intensity and attacking numbers in DC and were only able to salvage a draw.