The Denver Post’s Nick Groke answered five questions about the Colorado Rapids ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Philadelphia Union. Groke knows his stuff. If you want to know what to expect from the Rapids, check it out.
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Meet the new U… same as the old U?
The Union’s stats against Portland look mighty similar to their stats against Houston in 2011’s opening match. A year ago, they were defending a lead the whole game. What does that say about their performance last Monday?
Analysis & player ratings: Timbers 3-1 Union
Not much went right on Monday night for the Union in their 3-1 opening day loss in Portland. PSP offers analysis and player ratings on what was good, bad and simply not yet worked out from the season opener.
Timbers 3-1 Union: Looking at some numbers
What does data from the Opta-powered Chalkboard feature at MLSsoccer.com tell us about Monday night’s loss in Portland?
Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Portland Timbers
The Union limped out of the gates in 2012, falling in a 3-1 defeat against the Portland Timbers.
Match Preview: Union at Portland Timbers
The 2012 Union are a much different outfit than the one that took the field in late 2011. Tonight we’ll begin to know if they are better.