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.
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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.
Tactics: Adu in the right place against Crew
Everybody seems happy with Freddy Adu’s performance against Columbus. So what was different?
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Crew
Solid throughout, the Union deserved their victory. But with only three goals from five matches, changes need to be made up top. Includes video interviews with Sheanon Williams, Raymon Gaddis, Gabriel Farfan, Brian Carroll.