Philadelphia Union
There is not much to take away from a reserves game, but the one thing that shines through is that the Union continue to talk a better game than they play. It’s time for the rhetorical hot air to give way so the competitive fire we know these players have can set the pitch alight.
The Crew looked ready and the Union looked raw: A 4-0 thrashing showed that Philadelphia still lacks an identity as the preseason rolls on in Orlando.
Ten thoughts on the Union, post-friendly, in under 800 words? You betcha. Ready? Click.
No need to declare the season won or lost after the first preseason game. Instead PSP picks the best and worst individual performances from Saturday night.
A 75th minute goal from rookie Leo Fernandes salvaged a draw as the Union struggled out of the gate against Orlando City in their first match of 2013.
With the preseason underway, the PSP writers discuss the Union’s offseason moves, the 2013 drafts, new signings and more.