Taking points away from Salt Lake city is one of the toughest tasks in MLS. Doing it without the league’s leading goalscorer is even harder. Philly will need to be fast and organizationally sound to pull off a coup in Utah.
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Life without Mac, and other Union/MLS thoughts
Who will replace Jac Mac? This man. Also, how to fix Marfan, goalkeeper punches, the Union’s underwhelming signing at left back, and the universe’s curse on Carlos Bocanegra in this Five Thoughts column.
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 2-2 FC Dallas
The Union made matters too easy on Dallas, failing to dictate play the way they did against Columbus and New York.
Postgame quotes and video: Union 2-2 Dallas
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Antoine Hoppenot, Jack McInerney, Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams and Aaron Wheeler. Plus: postgame quote sheet.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 FC Dallas
Blas Perez’s 97th minute equalizer spoiled the Union’s party, with the home side dropping points despite finishing the match up a man.
Union sign Fabio Alves
The 28 year old left back joins the Union after two seasons playing in Australia’s A-League.