The big decision is in the back line: Keep Gaddis or restore Lopez? Ok, easy decision. Now on to the Quakes: Where’s Wondo, beating Beitashour, stopping Stephenson.
Union
Philadelphia Union
Nowak fined, suspended two games
The Union coach will miss two games as a result of leaving the technical area and entering the field of play during the win against Chivas USA.
How Zac and the D are getting it done
Zac MacMath recorded his third consecutive shutout on Saturday, a feat never before accomplished by a Union goalkeeper. We take a look at how he and the Union defense are getting the job done.
Analysis & player ratings: Chivas USA 0-1 Union
A win’s a win for the Union who will be glad to bring three points back from the west coast despite a less than stellar performance. Suspensions to Gabriel Farfan and Keon Daniel will hurt the team in the short term, though.
Chivas USA 0-1 Union; Nowak, Daniel, Garfan ejected
Michael Farfan’s brilliance became Freddy Adu’s first goal of the season. Adu backheeled the winner beyond Dan Kennedy, and the Union held on with nine men to earn a difficult road victory.
Preview: Union at Chivas USA
Chivas USA cannot win at home and the Union are barely scoring. PSP proposes only one change as the side looks to grow on a strong performance against Columbus.